general problems of the 2004 Volvo XC90

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from washington to las vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 miles an hour I’ve had it looked at and no one seems to know what that issue is.

Few days ago I came home, parked the car inside the garage and went inside. An hour later I went to the garage for something and noticed a very strong gasoline odor coming from the car. It is not coming from the reservoir and I did not put any fuel recently, so it can't be explained with a fuel spill. I suspect it is coming from the fuel pump. I as hoping or it to goo away, but it did not. It has been a week already.

Inside smells of gasoline after starting, and while driving. Persistent. Nauseating while driving. Windows must be let down while driving.

Raw gas smell. Told by dealer may be dangers to drive and park out of garage so fumes don't accumulate. Garage has natural gas heat and gas water heater. Some cars sold in other states have had recalls, under Volvo recall # 220. This car has been used in some states named in summer months. I am orig owner.

Vehicle smells like gasoline when stopped and parked, and when driving. The smell seems to be strongest at the right rear of the vehicle when parked outside. When parked in the garage, the gasoline smell would be extremely strong and start coming into the house. It was severe enough I opened the garage door manually because I was afraid of blowing up the entire house. It is now staying parked in the driveway because the smell is so bad. There is a recall on certain VIN numbers, however Volvo says mine is not affected by the recall that would fix the smell. The recall appears to have been set up by state in which the vehicle was originally purchased, not necessarily vehicles with the part in question. The state where the vehicle has been since 2001 is virginia. I spoke with my local dealership, who simply said to bring it in and they could diagnose it at their normal rates, and they would charge full price for parts and labor. Speaking with a Volvo USA representative got me a bit further with a 30% off parts coupon. While a nice gesture, it would have been nice to include vehicles that fell outside listed recalled VIN numbers on a case by case basis. At any rate, this is not an optional repair, as a gas smell indicates gasoline vapors, which are highly explosive.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While driving at any speed, the odor of fuel was present and an unexplained warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle leaked fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

On the right rear side a smell of gas is present when I'm out side the car the I can smell it more.

Fuel leak and smell passenger rear vehicle.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked, there was a fuel odor emitting inside the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 69,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that when he entered the vehicle, there was the odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The odor of fuel could be smelled whenever the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle, however, the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 ( fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000. Djr.

Looking for repairs on fuel issues,I read important information on what I was looking for. My Volvo had started to smell like gas, more in the rear right sides or back side. I had read that it maybe or is a recall issue . I bought my Volvo in 4/28/15 being only the second owner,I noticed the smell called the dealer where I bought the car, they suggested a diagnostic check. Came up as possible Volvo recall, since a bought the car as is they didnt fix it, they did suggest on calling Volvo direct for this issue. I made a appointment with autonation Volvo in san jose CA on 6/15/2015. When showing up for service they denied that my car was not a recall on that particular problem fuel issues, it was a recall on 157. I was suprised because I had gone for a fuel issue not a suspension issue. So my fuel issue is still present. So all I can say is that my issue with my Volvo is a recall witch Volvo of san jose CA dont want to fix because its not in the year, model, make. Clearly I have the mobil make and year, 2004 Xc90 Volvo do to all the information found. Myself and my husband drive this car every day plus my 7 yr. Old with my newborn passengers being a hazard to my family. We took in the Volvo in on Saturday the 10/17 of 2015 because the smell is really bad, we need to drive with the ac at all times because the smell outside is so bad. We got rejected again, saying the same my car does not fall in that recall also do to my VIN number not matching who knowes what, I need this fixed bad. We have also had people tell us about the smell being strong. As you can see its a safety and fire hazard for my familys safety, and at this time financial hardship is in issue do to maternity leave to be paying something that clearly its a Volvo issue , I think Volvo should take this as a big concern. I do hope this problem gets resolved and done. Thank you for your time and work.

My 2004 Volvo Xc90 with a 2. 5t engine, 7 pass, intermittently and inadvertently stalls while driving it. It is scary beacuse all electrical goes off, instrument panel, radio, lights, etc, several warning messages appears, such abs, air bags failure, brake failure, engine failure, etc. It won't respond to acceleration and brakes are very hard to push, the engine does not stop. I have to stop, turn it off, wait few minutes, then start it, everything comes to normal again but with the check engine and the air bags message, then after some minutes of driving the same stalling and electrical issues happen again. This is serious because you are on freeway and you loose brakes and engine control, no information in instrument panel, etc. I found that the relays in the cem (control electronics module) are super hot possibly due to loose connections, in the video below you will see the problems and infrared pictures of the cem. Please help!!!!!! please help!!!!!! please help!!!!!! please help!!!!!! please see my youtube video and other videos with the same issue search for Xc90 issues, Xc90 stalling, Xc90 electrical problems, etc. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed fuel vapors emitting from inside and outside the vehicle. In addition, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Upon leaving out for the day vehicle hesitated somewhat when I would accelerate on gas pedal. After driving for only 5 mls. Vehicle started sputtering, I thought maybe I should stop and get gas that would solve the problem but no the problem continued and got worse, as long as I was just coasting it was ok, but upon accelerating is when it felt like it was about to stall and there was also fuel smell when accelerating. The sputtering & shaking and rough sound worsen as well. I spoke with an auto repairman and he informed me of the vehicles recalls on fuel system and that it was most definitely what my situation was with my Volvo.

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, he smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that he had a leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the cause of failure was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 188,215.

Fuel filler door latch failure. Allows fuel filler door to remain open after closed by operator leaving direct access to gas cap. Spring latch broken.

Vehicle average gas mileage is well below expected mileage.