Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2010 Volvo XC90.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Startlingly loud pop when driving at 70mph on interstate. Pulled off to check tires in thick morning rush hour traffic and did not notice sunroof had shattered until some miles later when I continued to hear gravel rolling around on top of my car. A large chunk of window had flown off the back, apparently. Fortunately, screen was closed. And,the cars behind me were not effected. I do not recall anything hitting the sunroof nor was I behind any trucks that may have had loose rocks. Cost to repair is $935!!, all out of pocket since my deductible is $1000. This should not have happened! Volvo service tells me this happened to another car recently!!.
I pulled down the spare tire in our 2010 Xc90 today to repair a flat (I think this may be the first time we have had to do so). There are 4 large burned and melted areas (as if it had been on a giant grill) on the sidewall of the spare tire that faces the undercarriage where it is suspended underneath the rear of the vehicle. I assume this is from the muffler or some other hot metal. In addition to wondering if this is a fire hazard, I am also apprehensive about the integrity and safety of the spare tire once it is placed on the car.