Two problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2004 Volvo XC90. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the 2004 XC90.
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while in park, the contact heard a noise as all warning lights on the instrument cluster panel failed to illuminate and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the odometer gave an incorrect reading and there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central electronic module (cem) and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Oo.
The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and the instrument panel gauges failed. The engine was shut off and then restarted after several minutes. The vehicle resumed normally for a short period before the failure recurred. The contact stated the malfunction occurred after driving for approximately five hours. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the faulty ecm unit was replaced. The failure mileage was 98,003. Updated 3/21/11.