Three problems related to power train have been reported for the 2008 Volvo XC90. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the 2008 XC90.
Loud clunking noises coming from front end of vehicle, vehicle diagnosed by a licensed mechanic to be drive axles warn out, with relatively low low miles I contacted Volvo dealer and would do nothing but charge for replacements and further diagnosis. Premature failure of drive axles can create an unstable driving incident. Which is why I am filing this complaint . It seems that all these parts are on backorder everywhere which makes me think there must be a serious issue with this.
Excessive vibration/shaking in the drive train of a v8 engine Xc90 during light/moderate acceleration (severe shaking during full throttle acceleration). According to a number of Volvo dealer service advisors, this vibration/shaking has been a 'major issue' caused by failing right side front axles (350. 00) &/or failing transmission valve bodies ($3500. 00). Given that this appears to be a major mechanical flaw according to Volvo dealer service, why hasn't these dangerous drive train issues been addressed as a mandatory recall??.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle starting to make a shaking motion. The failure recurred numerous times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was able to be diagnosed. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Mf.
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