2005 Volvo XC90 engine and engine cooling problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Volvo XC90 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving on free way, as I was accelerating I lost all power and steering.. The engine stalled out and I had to veer off to side so that I wouldn't cause an accident. *tr”
filed Mar 12, 2013
“At 111,000 thousand miles the counter balance shaft bearing went inside the motor. I did a little research on line and found out that it is a design problem, that volvo knows about. It could cost any where from $5000.00 to $15000.00. I believe that they should be forced to do a recall for this…”
filed Feb 15, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 XC90 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 XC90 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 XC90 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 XC90 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 XC90 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 XC90 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 XC90 | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Volvo XC90
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.