2007 Volvo XC90 owner complaints

On october 31st of this year our 2007 Volvo xc90 caught fire near the rear hatch. My wife, who normally drives this vehicle, was unable to start the car on her first attempt. It appeared that the battery was dead. After a couple of more attempts the car did start but, a check engine signal appeared. At this point she decided not to drive the car and left it at home. I came home at lunch and after a couple of attempts the car did start. I left the car running for a few minutes after which time smoke starting filling up the passenger compartment. The source of the fire seemed to be coming from the rear of the car. I looked under and around the car but, there was no obvious source of a fire. I opened the rear hatch and saw fire coming from under the rear jump seats. I immediately put out the

In a nutshell: at approximately 8:35 wednesday morning (october 28th), my Volvo xc90 spontaneously caught fire in the pouring rain. I was in the car at the time. Thankfully nobody was hurt. Toronto fire services and toronto police services both attended the scene. The most frightening part of this incident is the fact that it was completely spontaneous and very close to the gas tank! Obviously it was the result of an electrical malfunction. Thankfully another driver alerted me to the fact that my car was on fire - as it was not apparent to me - and I was able to leave the vehicle safely. I shudder to think of the potentially fatal gas explosion which would have followed, had we not been able to extinguish the fire as quickly as we did. Please see link with videos and photos of

The issue first started on ma 3rd, 2019. I was driving down the highway on my way to the beach. The road was a little bumpy and then all of the sudden my car lost all power and shut itself off. It through 3 codes, 1. Immobilizer, 2. Engine control module and 3. Climate control module. I was able to have it towed home. My husband decided to research what could cause these issues. He located a youtube video that was posted 2 years ago regarding the ECM & ccm fuses. The man recording the video experienced the same problems, and found that the fuse for the two items have blown. My husband thought maybe that might be the issue. He located the fuses and found that both of them were in fact blown. He replaced them both with brand new fuzes and the car started right now.. The next day, I drove to

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Volvo xc90. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. On another occasion, when the ignition key was turned to the on position, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was started after several attempts. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The headlights started to flicker a few months ago. At first I thought I was imagining it until they started to briefly blink, I still was not sure it was happening. Tonight, as I was driving home, the lights abruptly turned off. I stopped the car as I was driving with no headlights and noticed a warning light that said low beam failure. I turned the car off and back on and the headlights started to work again. On the 30 minute drive home, the headlights would blink off and on; sometimes one would work, sometimes neither would work. Very unsafe!!! I'm very upset to read that this is a known complaint and Volvo has not addressed the problem. When the headlights turned off in the dark, I had both of my children in the car with me. It's horrible they would allow this known problem to g

IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. This Recall Was Done for a 2004 Volvo xc90 . I am currently Experiencing the same problem with my 2007 volvo Xc90 AWD. Every time, I fill up to 1/2 a tank or full , I start to smell the fumes inside the vehicle . I took it to get inspected , and the mechanic said the fuel pump assembly usually cracks and the vapor goes inside the cabin. I personally think this is not safe for us drivers or the passengers. living in Arizona with high temperatures usually all plastic have wear and tear , but On the fuel pump housing ? It's not where we want it.

I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning matter regarding my recently acquired 2007 Volvo XC90. Upon refueling the vehicle to a level exceeding half the tank capacity, there is a discernible and persistent odor of gasoline within the cabin. Given the potential safety implications associated with such an issue, I am seeking your guidance on the appropriate course of action. In researching this matter, I have come across similar concerns raised by other owners of the same vehicle model. This has heightened my awareness of the need to address this issue promptly and comprehensively. In an effort to troubleshoot the matter, I have inspected the fuel cap and surrounding areas for visible leaks. However, the matter persists, prompting my inquiry. Additionally, I would appreciate

It's a known fact the the transmission for my model year 2007 have a bad valve body inside them that can go out at any time. Volvo knows about this and changed out the transmission for there 2008 model and did nothing about the poir years. The cost for a new transmission is well $5000. I just bought my in to the dealership to have it checked. The transmission is a factory sealed unit and can not be checked. Unless you take apart the whole lower part of the car in otto take out the transmission.

Drivers side fuel tank sending unit print or sending unit top leaking fuel, a check engine light appeared and almost instantly started smelling like gas. The check engine said small evap leak. This is a huge safety concern for my family and I. No further action has been done.

The transmission on the 2007 Volvo xc 90 t6 are failing early at an alarming rate. Mine has failed at 70k miles, leaving me stranded. This is noted to be a common occurrence and is well described in discussion forums, with many transmissions failing before 30k miles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Volvo xc90. On october 7, 2007, the contact's daughter accidentally pulled the gear shift while climbing into the back seat of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled out of the driveway. The engine was not running and the keys were not in the ignition. The contact's husband was able to get in the vehicle and place it in park without a crash. The contact stated that when the engine is not running, she could still shift through all the gears without depressing the brake pedal. Also, while the vehicle is placed in drive, the contact can turn the vehicle off and remove the key from the ignition. Bill casey, a representative from the Volvo manufacturer, warned her that if she filed a complaint with NHTSA, she better hire an attorney because Volvo would no

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Volvo xc90. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH he attempted to accelerate; however, the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact heard a loud banging noise and the vehicle began moving forward. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer several times over the course of five years but no cause for failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. Updated 09/10/13*lj

Brake system failure 3 months after brake system service by an authorized dealer. I had my 2007 Volvo xc90 serviced by momentum Volvo in houston texas. They have serviced brake system and installed new brake pads. 3 months later, the brake system started to perform poorly, car was unstable when braking and brakes would make a screeching noise. Another Volvo dealer diagnosed failure of brake pads and rotors and installed new parts for a cost of $600.00 Volvo claims that this is not warranty related item even though the parts have been installed only 3 months ago. I believe, this problem is serious enough for consideration for a recall as consumers my not be aware of poor brake system condition soon after the brake system service and this may lead to an unsafe or hazardous situation. *tr

Air condition went out under 200 miles, said they fixed it. 1,000 miles rotors had to be replaced. 3,000 miles car over heated, they could not trace a problem, 1 week latter car caught on fire. Towed to Volvo dealer ship. They said car did not catch on fire. That air conditioning fan needed to be replaced. Asked for a computer print out , they refused to give it out, they said they erased it. *tr

We started the car there was a clicking sound from the engine, we drove for about 3-4 minutes. I noticed the ac wasn't working well and my husband who was driving looked down at the temperature gauge and it was in the red. Since we were at a red light and we couldn't pull over he turned the car off to let it cool down. Once the stop light turned green other cars had to go around us until we let it cool down enough to restart and pull over. The engine was really hot. He checked the coolant which was full and the oil which was also fine. We then had our vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer said it was the cooling fan circuit and they removed and replaced the cooling fan assembly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Volvo xc90. While the vehicle was stationary, the electronic control module and timing control module failed. The engine control module sent a signal to the timing control module, which caused an engine seizure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v563000 (visibility). The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument cluster. The local dealer was contacted, and it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the air bag module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the result was unknown. The manufacturer was contacted, and a recorded message referred her to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Vehicle had growling noise that was synchronous with vehicle speed. The noise got progressively worse as the speed increased. On november 25, 2011, local Volvo dealer diagnosed noise as right and left wheel bearing failures since noise was emanating from the left and right side wheel hubs. Note vehicle is about 4.5 years old, never in an accident with only 21771 miles on the od. *tr

During routine xc-90 maintenance, it was discovered that the right front tie rod end had failed. No indication during normal driving or any visible indications, I.e. Abnormal tire wear was apparent. Vehicle was never in an accident or hit any abnormal road conditions, I.e. Pot holes, curbs, railroad crossings etc. Were encountered in which to cause the tie rod to fail. Tie rod end was replaced at a cost of over $250.00 including 4 wheel alignment. *tr

Front driver side seat belt buckle has become difficult to unlatch. The button must be pressed multiple times to exit the vehicle. *tr