TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THE FAILURES OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILUR…
2005 Volvo XC90 engine problems
moderate 58 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
PLEASE REVIEW MY WRITE UP ABOUT THE COMPLAINT IN THE ATTACHED PDF DOCUMENT.
THE HEATER PIPES THAT GO THROUGH THE FIREWALL HAVE CORRODED IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS AND NORTH POINT VOLVO WANTS A $1,000.00 TO TAKE OF THE DASH AND REPLACE THIS PART ON THE HEATER WHICH IN AND OF ITSELF IS ONLY A $40.00 PART. THIS PIPE SHOULD NOT BE DEFECTIVE ON A CAR THAT'S LESS THAN TWO YEARS OLD. POOR QUALITY!!!!!!!!!! *TR
COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE LEADING TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. DEFECTIVE DESIGN. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE BEARINGS THAT WERE INSTALLED ARE STEEL. THE BEARINGS HAVE DETERIORATED BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT GREASED.. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $16,000. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AS THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE FUEL ODOR RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS…
THE BALANCER BEARING AND SHAFT ON THE 2005 VOLVO XC90 SUV IS DEFECTIVE IN THE FIRST 6000 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FOR THAT MODEL YEAR. THE BALANCER SHAFT BEARING CAN GO BAD AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. IF THIS HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THE RESULTS COULD BE DEADLY. VOLVO NORTH AMERICA IS AWARE OF THIS AND DOES NOTHING TO ADDRESS …
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2005 Volvo XC90?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 58 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
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