Power Steering Pump problems of the 2003 Volvo XC90

Two problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2003 Volvo XC90. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the 2003 XC90.

1 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2010

My 2003 Volvo Xc90 has been to the dealer several times including over 3 times for same problem when I purchased the vehicle in 2006. All recalls have been fixed, front axle, wipers etc. I have purchased 4 sets of tires, tires boston Volvo installed and my 17 year old son received a complete blow out because wrong size tires. I continue taking to same dealer and since owning the car have had the same noises in front of car. Boston Volvo has stated in October and since owning the vehicle can find nothing wrong, April diagnosed with need new drive shaft after having car for 2 days but could not really fine anything but drive shaft. A strong fuel smell stated fuel pump does not need to be corrected. I need new muffler and taking to my own mechanic the real issue is transmission service urgent and need new transmission. Volvo did not diagnose this problem and my son is driving the car! my son is driving a lemon that is a danger to himself. Taking to Volvo does nothing, they cannot even diagnose and give wrong info given to me. I am currently up to over $8,000 in damages and still owe on this lemon. I need new transmission, muffler, still car vibrates and front end noises from whining, thumping etc.

2 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2008

The contact's customer owns a 2003 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially brought into his shop due to a leak in the power steering pump. The contact replaced the power steering pump purchased from a dealer. The customer retrieved the vehicle and, approximately 3 weeks later, it shut off without warning while driving. The dealer has been notified. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 56,627.


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