VOLVO DEFECT AND CLAIMS
Volvo owners have reported engine, acceleration, and electrical problems. Volvo owners may be entitled to compensation for loss of use, diminished value, or out-of-pocket costs. Here are problems that have been reported.
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1. National Highway Traffic Safety
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10028723 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 18, 2003
VIN : YV1CZ91H131...
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Summary:
PROBLEMS WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. CAR WAS IN THE SHOP THREE TIMES FOR A
TOTAL OF SIX WEEKS. ENTIRE SYSTEM WAS REPLACED USING PARTS THAT WILL BE
AVAILABLE ON THE 2005 MODELS. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10033484 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: August 25, 2003
VIN : YV1CZ91H231...
Component: TIRES:MARKINGS
Summary:
MAXIMUM TIRE PRESSURE DISCREPANCY BETWEEN TIRE MANUFACTURER AND THE TIRE
PRESSURE USED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.THE MICHELIN PILOT HXMXM4 (235/60-18)
WHICH ARE THE DEFAULT 18" TIRES ON THE VOLVO XC90 FROM THE FACTORY HAS A MAX
35PSI WHILE OTHER TIRES OF THE SAME SIZE HAS UPTO 51PSI MAX. THE VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS 39PSI FOR FULL LOADS WHICH IS ABOVE THE MAX
PSI.CONTACTED MICHELIN CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-847-3435 DIRECTLY TO INQUIRE.
THEIR RESPONSE WAS "THE WRONG TIRE WAS INSTALLED." STILL WAITING FOR A RESPONSE
FROM VOLVO.SO FAR NO OFFICIAL WORD FROM EITHER. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE AWARE OF THIS
DISCREPANCY BUT WE RUN THE RISK OF OVER-INFLATING OR UNDER-INFLATING WHICH IS
HUGE SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10041548 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 7, 2003
VIN : Not Available
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
WE BOUGHT A 2003 VOLVO XC 90 IN JANUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN A YEAR
OLD AND HAS ABOUT 12,600 MILES. IN THE LAST SIX WEEKS, WE HAVE HAD FOUR SYSTEM
PROBLEMS, BRAKES, CRUISE CONTROL, AC/ DEFROSTER AND MOST RECENTLY AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION. I BELIEVE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM SINCE
IT FAILED TO OPERATE WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.THE DEALER
REPAIRED THE VEHICLE STATING THAT A CORRUPT SOFTWARE WAS THE CAUSE. VOLVO USA
STATED THAT THE "NEW " SOFTWARE WAS A MODIFICATION/UPGRADE WHICH IS BEING PUT IN
THE 2004 VEHICLES. MY QUESTION TO VOLVO USA AS TO WHETHER THIS PROBLEM WITH THE
2003 CAUSED THE DESIGN OF THE MODIFICATION WAS NOT AN ADEQUATELY RESPONDED TO.
VOLVO USA CLAIMED THAT THERE WERE NO FIGURES AVAILABLE TO ADVISE MYSELF ON HOW
MANY 2003 XC 90 HAVE HAD THIS OR OTHER PROBLEMS. I ADVISED VOVLO USA THAT WE ARE
VERY DISSATISFIED WITH THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. *LA
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10045003 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: September 15, 2003
VIN : YV1CZ9H2310...
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary:
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, DRIVER'S SEAT
RECLINES BY ITSELF. *MR THE RADIO WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A GRINDING NOISE
*SCC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10045003 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: September 15, 2003
VIN : YV1CZ9H2310...
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary:
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, DRIVER'S SEAT
RECLINES BY ITSELF. *MR THE RADIO WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A GRINDING NOISE
*SCC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10045003 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: September 15, 2003
VIN : YV1CZ9H2310...
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, DRIVER'S SEAT
RECLINES BY ITSELF. *MR THE RADIO WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A GRINDING NOISE
*SCC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10045003 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: September 15, 2003
VIN : YV1CZ9H2310...
Component: SEAT BELTS
Summary:
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, DRIVER'S SEAT
RECLINES BY ITSELF. *MR THE RADIO WENT OUT AND THE ENGINE MADE A GRINDING NOISE
*SCC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10049611 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: August 1, 2003
VIN : YV1CM59HX31...
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
FOR BOTH OUR 2001 VOLVO S60 2.4T AND OUR 2003 VOLVO XC90 2.5T AWD THERE HAVE
BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR A TRANSMISSION DEFECT (ESSENTIALLY SAME
TRANSMISSION IN BOTH VEHICLES PER VOLVO TECH SUPPORT). BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD THERE
IS INTERMITTENT/UNPREDICTABLE FAILURE TO ENGAGE 3RD IN TIMELY FASHION WITH
RESULTANT LOSS OF ACCELERATION AS VEHICLE IS FUNCTIONALLY IN NEUTRAL WITH ENGINE
RACING FOR ~0.5-2.5 SECONDS. THIS CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN
PULLING ON TO A HIGHWAY. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED 2 NEAR COLLISIONS (ALMOST BEING
STRUCK FROM BEHIND). VOLVO TECH SUPPORT ACKNOWLEDGES A FLAW IN ENGINEERING
WHEREBY SERVO FLUID AIR LOCK OCCURS IN THE 2001. A NEW TRANSMISSION IS SCHEDULED
TO BE REPLACED FOR OUR S60, BUT IF THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING IN OUR 2003,
WILL THIS REALLY CORRECT THE PROBLEM AS THE TRANSMISSIONS ARE BASICALLY
IDENTICAL? THE 2003 XC90 VOLVO SAYS CAN BE REPAIRED WITH "UPGRADED SOFTWARE"
(WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR THAT VEHICLE) BUT THIS REMEDY FAILED WHEN PERFORMED ON
OUR 2001 S60. WE HAVE LET THE DEALER KNOW WE FEEL BOTH VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE WITH
THIS PROBLEM AND WE ARE NOW STUCK WITH THEM TRYING TO REMEDY BOTH VEHICLES'
GLARING DEFECTS. WE ARE NOT AWARE OF A FEDERALLY MANDATED RECALL TO REPAIR THIS
VOLVO ACKNOWLEDGED (SAFETY) DEFECT. CAN NHTSA PURSUE THIS? *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10053351 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: January 3, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Summary:
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH REAR PASSENGER DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : Yes Fire : No Number of Injuries: 3
ODI ID Number : 10054714 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: August 30, 2003
VIN : Not Available
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Summary:
I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END COLLISION WITH MY 2 CHILDREN IN A VOLVO XC90. MY
SEAT BACK FAILED DURING THE ACCIDENT AND I AM NOT REFERRING TO THE WHIPS SYSTEM.
I SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES INCLUDING A WHIPLASH INJURY AS WELL AS INJURIES OF
MY BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER THAT I BELIEVE WERE EXACERBATED BY THE SEAT BACK
ASSUMING A FAIRLY RECLINED POSITION. I ALSO FEAR THAT IF EITHER OF MY CHILDREN
HAD BEEN SITTING BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT (ESPECIALLY IN A REAR-FACING INFANT
SEAT) THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE OF THE
SEAT BACK. THE VOLVO DEALER/REPAIR SHOP HAS IMPLIED THAT MY WEIGHT HAD SOMETHING
TO DO WITH THIS FAILURE. I WEIGHED ABOUT 218-222 POUNDS AT THE TIME OF THE
ACCIDENT. *LA
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10055509 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: January 15, 2004
VIN : YV1CZ918231...
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Summary:
WHILE DRIVING UNDER SNOWING CONDITIONS EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AUTOMATICALLY,
CAUSING THE DRIVER TO TEMPORARILY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK WHEN THE
EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED IT ONLY LOCKED THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR WHEEL. THIS
INCIDENT OCCURRED TWICE IN THE SAME DAY. *NM
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: STRUCTURE
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10067880 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: March 15, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Summary:
I OWN A VOLVO XC90 T6 AWD. THIS CAR HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TWIN
TURBO-CHARGERS, THE WARNING LIGHTS, A TIRE BLOWOUT, VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING
WHEEL, ALIGNMENT ISSUES, SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE CONTROL PANEL, POOR
FIT AND FINISH OF THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL AND A HOST OF OTHER FIT AND FINISH
PROBLEMS. THE MOMENTUM VOLVO DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS AND VOLVO NORTH
AMERICA SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE DENIED ANY PROBLEMS BEING A SERIOUS OR RECURRING
PROBLEM. THIS ALL TOOK PLACE IN A SPAN OF LESS THAN 10 MONTHS FOR A BRAND NEW
VEHICLE.THE CAR SPENT MORE TIME IN THE SHOP THAN IN OUR POSSESSION INITIALLY.
THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUED TO FIX THE RECURRING PROBLEMS AND DENIED ANY CHRONIC
ISSUES EXISTED. I WISH TO ALERT NHTSA IN THE EVENT ANY OTHER OWNER OF VOLVO XC
1990 HAS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OR A TRAGEDY OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEMS I
HAVE LISTED. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10068267 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: April 17, 2004
VIN : YV1CM91H931...
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Summary:
RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED. SYMPTOMS WERE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT
ACCELERATE OVER 35 MPH. DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT INDICATED THAT VEHICLE WAS AT
RISK OF TIPPING. CAR WAS STRANDED ON HIGHWAY WHILE RETURNING FROM VACATION SOME
400 MILES FROM HOME. WAS ABLE TO LIMP OFF AND INVOKE VOLVO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WITHIN 30 MINUTES. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO
DIAGNOSE PROBLEM FOR 2 DAYS BECAUSE NO FAULT INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY
ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER. INITIAL SUSPICION WAS A FUEL PRESSURE PROBLEM.
DEALER EVENTUALLY DETERMINED THAT RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED, WHICH CAUSED
ABS SYSTEM FAULT, WHICH SIGNALED ENGINE NOT TO EXCEED 35 MPH. BEARING REPLACED.
STILL WORKING THROUGH DETAILS WITH MY LOCAL DEALER AND VOLVO ZONE REP. I HAVE
ALSO EXPERIENCED MANY OF THE ELECTRICAL, TURBO BACK-PRESSURE "HOWL", AND
FIT-AND-FINISH PROBLEMS (LOOSE MOLDINGS, DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLED) THAT HAVE BEEN
REFERENCED BY OTHERS. NOT WHAT I EXPECTED FOR A VEHICLE IN THIS CATEGORY. *AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : Yes Fire : Yes Number of Injuries: 1
ODI ID Number : 10075750 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: June 3, 2004
VIN : YV1CZ91H231...
Component: AIR BAGS
Summary:
WHILE BACKING PUT OF A PARKING LOT POWER STEERING FAILED, VEHICLE SMOKED THEN
CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUFFERED FROM SMOKE INHALATION. *AK PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE
CATCHING ON FIRE THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE YEAR BEFORE (JULY
12, 2003). THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING ON THE HORN WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE
CONSUMERS HAND WAS ON THE WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED
SEVERAL BROKEN ONES IN HER RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIRED 2 SURGERIES, EXTENSIVE
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MANY OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES. *NM *LA
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : Yes Fire : Yes Number of Injuries: 1
ODI ID Number : 10075750 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: June 3, 2004
VIN : YV1CZ91H231...
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Summary:
WHILE BACKING PUT OF A PARKING LOT POWER STEERING FAILED, VEHICLE SMOKED THEN
CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER SUFFERED FROM SMOKE INHALATION. *AK PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE
CATCHING ON FIRE THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE YEAR BEFORE (JULY
12, 2003). THE CONSUMER WAS PRESSING ON THE HORN WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED. THE
CONSUMERS HAND WAS ON THE WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED
SEVERAL BROKEN ONES IN HER RIGHT HAND WHICH REQUIRED 2 SURGERIES, EXTENSIVE
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND MANY OTHER MEDICAL PROCEDURES. *NM *LA
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10079652 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: June 22, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary:
WHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OR DECELERATED
FOLLOWED BY A NOISE. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10097221 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 1, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary:
MULTIPLE FAILURES; DOOR LOCK,TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD. * BF THE LUG NUTS WERE
REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, THE DOORS DID
NOT FIT PROPERLY, THE RADIO FAILED, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE
LEFT REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING AND
THE TIRE DISPLAYED UNUSUAL WEAR AND WERE WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. THE LUG NUTS
THAT WERE INSTALLED RUSTED AGAIN. (TIRES/PERRILLI SCORPIAN) *SC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10097221 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 1, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary:
MULTIPLE FAILURES; DOOR LOCK,TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD. * BF THE LUG NUTS WERE
REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, THE DOORS DID
NOT FIT PROPERLY, THE RADIO FAILED, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE
LEFT REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING AND
THE TIRE DISPLAYED UNUSUAL WEAR AND WERE WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. THE LUG NUTS
THAT WERE INSTALLED RUSTED AGAIN. (TIRES/PERRILLI SCORPIAN) *SC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10097221 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 1, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: SEATS
Summary:
MULTIPLE FAILURES; DOOR LOCK,TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD. * BF THE LUG NUTS WERE
REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, THE DOORS DID
NOT FIT PROPERLY, THE RADIO FAILED, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE
LEFT REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING AND
THE TIRE DISPLAYED UNUSUAL WEAR AND WERE WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. THE LUG NUTS
THAT WERE INSTALLED RUSTED AGAIN. (TIRES/PERRILLI SCORPIAN) *SC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10097221 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 1, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: SUSPENSION
Summary:
MULTIPLE FAILURES; DOOR LOCK,TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD. * BF THE LUG NUTS WERE
REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, THE DOORS DID
NOT FIT PROPERLY, THE RADIO FAILED, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE
LEFT REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING AND
THE TIRE DISPLAYED UNUSUAL WEAR AND WERE WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. THE LUG NUTS
THAT WERE INSTALLED RUSTED AGAIN. (TIRES/PERRILLI SCORPIAN) *SC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10097221 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 1, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: TIRES
Summary:
MULTIPLE FAILURES; DOOR LOCK,TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD. * BF THE LUG NUTS WERE
REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, THE DOORS DID
NOT FIT PROPERLY, THE RADIO FAILED, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE
LEFT REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING AND
THE TIRE DISPLAYED UNUSUAL WEAR AND WERE WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. THE LUG NUTS
THAT WERE INSTALLED RUSTED AGAIN. (TIRES/PERRILLI SCORPIAN) *SC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10097221 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: October 1, 2004
VIN : Not Available
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Summary:
MULTIPLE FAILURES; DOOR LOCK,TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD. * BF THE LUG NUTS WERE
REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE RUSTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, THE DOORS DID
NOT FIT PROPERLY, THE RADIO FAILED, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE
LEFT REAR DOOR COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING AND
THE TIRE DISPLAYED UNUSUAL WEAR AND WERE WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. THE LUG NUTS
THAT WERE INSTALLED RUSTED AGAIN. (TIRES/PERRILLI SCORPIAN) *SC *JB
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10103496 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: February 1, 2003
VIN : Not Available
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Summary:
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED NEW TIRES BECAUSE OF EXTREME WEAR AT LOW MILEAGE. THE
2003 VOLVO XC90 HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAD TO BE CORRECTED ON A REGULAR
BASIS. *BF THE LUG NUTS WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO RUST WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS
DELIVERED, UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION, RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE AND THE LEFT DOOR
COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING. AFTER 15K PLUS
MILES, THE TIRES HAD WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. (TIRE-PERRILLI SCORPION) *SC
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Make : VOLVO Model : XC90 Year : 2003
Manufacturer : VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC.
Crash : No Fire : No Number of Injuries: 0
ODI ID Number : 10103496 Number of Deaths: 0
Date of Failure: February 1, 2003
VIN : Not Available
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Summary:
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED NEW TIRES BECAUSE OF EXTREME WEAR AT LOW MILEAGE. THE
2003 VOLVO XC90 HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAD TO BE CORRECTED ON A REGULAR
BASIS. *BF THE LUG NUTS WERE REPLACED TWICE DUE TO RUST WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS
DELIVERED, UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION, RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE AND THE LEFT DOOR
COULD NOT BE OPENED DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT MOLDING. AFTER 15K PLUS
MILES, THE TIRES HAD WORN SMOOTH TO THE CORD. (TIRE-PERRILLI SCORPION) *SC
2. Women's Motorist Forum
Complaints are also reported on
a Women's Motorist site
www.womanmotorist.com/index.php/news/main/1635/event=view
After reading the messages on this site.
I come to learn that my situation w/ my 2004 XC90 is not unique. I'm having the
same common problems as others on this email thread....break adjustments at 7500
mi service, original tires worn down by 22k mi requiring a wheel aligment. Two
weeks after the 22k service, I started hearing a scrapping sound. I took the car
back to the dealer for troubleshooting, two days later, they simply left me a
voice mail, telling me that they're ordering a new transmission to replace my
old one without an explaination to the root cause. I called back and they would
only say that they found metal shavings in the transmission pan. I couldn't get
a better explaination. Does anyone know what's happening with Volvo's quality
assurance for the XC90? Any agencies or analyst probing into the situations at
Volvo for the XC90?...
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Big
Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: September 7th 2005
having owned a kia sorento for two years, i thought i would UPGRADE TO A VOLVO
XC90.at present the car is 6 weeks old and has been in the garage for 3 of those
weeks.MY MESSAGE TO VOLVO IS, THAT YOU PUT YOURSELF FORWARD AS WORLD LEADERS ON
CAR RELIABILITY, FOR CHRIST SAKE GET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER,BELIVE ME THE FAR
EASTERN MANUFACTURERS WILL LEAVE YOU IN THEIR SLIPSTREAM WHILE YOU ARE
STILLSTANDIND IN PAST GLORIES...
Subject: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by dbulba On: November 29th 2003
I'm very sorry I do not have time to write a longer comment at the moment. We
have a new 2003 XC90 we bought in Dec. of last year. We are now trying to deal
with the Volvo people because my car has been in the shop a total of 60 days
this year and I've not even had it for one year. I can't tell you our
frustration. This is our 4th volvo and I will never own another one. I do not
think they will let us out of this (Under the Lemon Law unless we want to sue
them) From what we understand VOLVO has never ever taken even one car back. They
only do a trade. But with our experience we just want totally out (no more
volvos). The law is on their side because they have given us a loaner each time
and will make an offer to trade. So from what we understand - we have no chance
under the Lemon Law. It makes me so sad. We bought the car for safety bacause a
man ran a red light and rolled my SUV and almost killed me - so we got this car.
I don't even feel safe in this because it has had problems with the anti skid,
axle, wheels (going bad at 10,000 miles), 3 hoses bad, and computer problems.
Tell me if you would feel safe in this. You can publish this. I'm not sure if I
said yes on my registration - but I do want people to know. The hardest part is
that they will not work with us and from what we understand this is the way they
operate. It may be something you want to investigate for your consumer!...
Subject: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and
Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: March 14th 2004
Hi, Have you hade any luck with Volvo since you wrote your comments on Woman
Motorist? I'm having serious problems with my XC90 as well and I'm trying to get
them to buy back the vehicle under the Massachusetts Lemon Law. What state are
you from? Please email me at Allen.PC@Comcast.net - Thanks, Jim Allen
Subject: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: March 15th 2004
I just read your comment about the XC 90. We have had MAJOR issues with our 2004
XC90. I just sent a certified letter to Volvo along with all of my service
receipts and emails between myself and Annapolis Volvo. I qualify for a refund
under the Virginia Lemon Law. What problems have you had and what state are you
in?
Subject: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by PFranklin On: April 19th 2004
I've had problems with the tires on my 2004 XC90 wearing unevenly at 6500 miles,
and again at 12,000. The dealer replaced all four tires once, and the car is
headed to the shop tomorrow for the same problem. Have you had any luck with
Volvo since your e-mail?
Subject: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: May 5th 2004
I purchased an xc90 in September for safety. It is our second volvo. It has
broken down three times. All three times, the car just died while I was driving
it. I have two young children, and they were with me both times. We are also
trying to get them to buy back the car under the Mass Lemon law and it is a
struggle....
Subject: Re: 2004 Volvo - Lemon Law Trade in GA
Submitted by anonymous On: October 31st 2004
Hello, My name is Aimee, and in May of this year I was able to get a check from
Volvo for the full sticker price of my 2004 Volvo XC90. We had problems from day
one, mostly with the axle and the brakes. I was treated HORRIBLY by the rep from
Volvo....my husband literally almost came to blows with the man....but in the
end my persistance was worth it. If you need any help, email me and I will give
you my contact info at Volvo: lenaimeebng@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: May 25th 2004
I purchased an xc90 in December. Took it in for 7500 mile service and now car
just stalls in the middle of driving. Volvo says they can't find what's wrong
with it. Have you found what the problem is?
Subject: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: May 28th 2004
I found your article interesting. At 16,000 miles my tires on my XC90 are worn
out and they wore unevenly. The service manager told me today that they are
seeing the 18 inch tires wearing out that soon. He said when I get new tires I
needed to have my car aligned because the tires wore unevenly. I asked if that
wasn't checked when I brought it in for service. Of course, it is supposed to
be, but noone said anything to me about it being out of line. The other
frustrating thing is I have the 18 inch tires. The only replacement tires
available are the same tires that are on it, which has a V rating. I have
learned that to mean it is a soft tire rated for speeds up to 149 mph. Now, I
ask you, who drives that fast? I decided to have the wheels changed to the 17
inch. The service manager told me by law they cannot change my wheels. I can't
believe it. It looks like I will have to spend $1000 every six months for new
tires.
Subject: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: July 6th 2004
I have a 2004 T6 (for the last six months) which I am in the process of having
Volvo take back; under CT Lemon Law. The vehicle has been in the shop about
eight times. The most serious problem is that the steering rack has been
replaced several times and it is still not right; even with a tech from Sweden
over-seeing the last rack replacement with a specially designed steering rack.
There is a clunking sound and feeling over bumpy surfaces. Very frustrating six
months. I will never buy another Volvo again. Too bad I like the styling and
comfort so much with this vehicle. Did you get a check back from Volvo or did
they give you another vehicle? I am not really familiar with the process. Please
let me know. richardrosano@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: November 11th 2004
I have a Singapore registered Volvo, 2.5T late 2003 Model. After 3 months, wheel
alignment problems, steering problems, suspension related problems. This car
went to the workshop 6 times after purchase, in less than a year. My list of
grouses stretched for 2 A4 pages long. Other irritations include a car phone
system that has repeated feedbacks, wing mirrors that won't open out after
folding in. So much for being Car of the Year! Thank goodness folks at motoring
magazines did not even mention the XC90 any more after 2003. My first volvo and
likely my last.
Subject: 2004 Volvo - Lemon Law Trade in GA
Submitted by mjromeo On: September 20th 2004
My XC90 has been in the shop over 30 times. We've had drive shaft problems,
leaky sunroof, and the biggest problem was that the channels in the roof have
flooded into my car 4 separate times. Volvo has agreed to replace my car (2004
with 14,256 miles), however, since the 2005's are out, cannot get the same car.
I am being asked to pay $3,000 for the trade. I will get a 2005 with additional
options of climate package and 18" alloy wheels. These total about $1300, so
I'll really be paying $1,700. They are still charging me destination of $685 and
documentation of $399 and my question to anyone is should these charges apply if
you're trading a car via lemon law? Seems to me that they would be "collateral"
charges which shouldn't apply since I already paid when I originally purchased
the car and shouldn't incur twice. I'm not familiar with this and if anyone has
advice I'd appreciate it. I guess I should be lucky they're replacing the car
since I've heard so many horror stories about Volvo not doing a lot of trades.
thanks
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: September 25th 2004
Hi Can you explain what problem you had with the steering, I have a clunking
sound when I go over small indents or rough surfaces, also on turning whilst
braking - a tring (ping ) noise from steering / suspension area.. But the
service guys can nit find out whats wrog?
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: January 20th 2005
I'd love to get more information from you about your alignment problems and how
to get the dealer to take responsibility for prematurely worn out tires.
teamghastlypale@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Big Problems with xc90 and Volvo
Submitted by anonymous On: February 2nd 2005
We had to replace the tires ($1000 !!) at 22,000 miles because of uneven tire
wear. 18,750 miles later...... we have to replace them again!!!! Volvo sees no
alignment problem and just can't explain the problem!! We are also in need of
our THIRD set of brakes at only 50,000. The service people are so rude.
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