Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2018 Volvo XC90

Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2018 Volvo XC90. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the 2018 XC90.

1 Brake Disc Pads problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2019

Excessive premature wearing of brake pads and rotors. From personal experience and discussing with other owners, Volvo is aware that the brakes on the Xc90 prematurely wear (as in after 1k-20k new brakes needed on all tires). The local dealers all state this is a known problem and then demand $1,000 to repair the brakes. Volvo's brakes and/or braking system is defective and dangerous as the brakes prematurely wear out costing consumers unnecessary money for additional repairs when Volvo could resolve the issue.

2 Brake Disc Pads problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2018

We have owned our Xc90 since November 11, 2017. The brakes were squealing when braking in normal condition(s), no rain on road or water on brakes whether we were driving on city streets, highways or freeways. Volvo service technicians had to replace all 4 rotors and brake pads on 30 March 2018, just a little over 4 months of owning the vehicle. Four months later 8 August 2018, Volvo service technicians had to replace all 4 rotors again, but not the brake pads. There is nearly 25,000 miles on this car, which normally rotors aren't typically replaced up to 70,000 miles. I understand this varies based on driving but twice in 8 months for all 4 rotors is insane. They also found all four rotors each time were warped. We owned a 2012 Volvo xc60 for 5 years and never had the brakes or rotors replaced during that entire time. Secondly a grinding sound is coming from the sunshade when it is being opened or closed. Our vehicle has been in the shop since 14 August 2018 where they replaced the sunshade, only to have to replace it again 21 August 2018. We went to pick up the vehicle and the grinding sound is back again, which now Volvo will have to replace the sunshade for a third time. I am a Volvo customer for life, but these issues need to be addressed and fixed for future models. I am thankful for the courtesy vehicle during this time, but I really want my vehicle back. I assume my next course of action if we get the vehicle back a third time with a defective sunshade or brakes is lemon law.


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 2018 Volvo XC90

Service Brakes problems
2
Brake Disc Pads problems
2
Brakes Failed problems
1


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