Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2007 Volvo XC90

One problem related to alternator/generator/regulator has been reported for the 2007 Volvo XC90. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the 2007 XC90.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2018

After 30 minutes of highway driving exited onto secondary road to add oil for low oil light indicator. Engine began smoking in two minutes and lifting hood caused engine to burst into flames. Chemical fire retardant sprayed within three minutes. Result was incinerated alternator and all codes alarmed. Car turns over. Fuses good.


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