Front Suspension Hub Problems of Volvo XC90

Operating vehicle since oct '08, since that time there has been a noise emanating from front pass-side wheel area. Purchasing dealer(hall chevy, chesapeake, va) performed wheel-alignment to "fix" the noise which did not remedy. Volvo dealer in arvada, CO diagnosed it as failed, or failing wheel hub, to be replaced at cost of $500. This vehicle also had trans failure at appx 76k miles, and throttle control module failure in oct '09. I believe there are many concerns about operating and having confidence in its ability to operate "safely and reliably" the vehicle has been in the shop nearly as much as on-the-road since it's I purchased it in oct '08.

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2003 Volvo Xc90 awd. 55k miles replaced lr wheel hub assembly, 72k miles replaced rf wheel hub assembly.

1. Front and rear wheel hub assembly failures on Volvo Xc90. I have model year 2003, but I understand the failure in also for other model years 2. Parts are known defect to Volvo north America. I have replaced mine three (3) times within 40,000 miles. 3. Volvo dealership acknowledges this is a systemic supply chain defect, but national customer carecenter refuses to make a written extended warranty available to vehicle owners.

Transmission replaced June 08 front control arms and bushings and coolant reservoir replaced sept. 08 thermostat & housing & temp sensor replaced Jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced for 2nd time Jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced sept. 07 gasket, o-ring, hose clamp recall sept. 07 power steering pump and brake vacuum pump installed July 07 steering rack solenoid replaced July 07 - (recall may 3, 08?) new bridgestone tires may 07 upper engine torques mount replaced March 07 recall wiper arm 156, ball joint 157 oct. 06 brake pad & rotors replaced oct 06 upgrade software a & c July 05 abs brakes warranty fix may 06 front pads & rear pads & rotors replaced Dec. 05 exhaust rubbing on driveline, install kit to hold exhaust off driveline Dec. 05 left rear wheel bearing & hub, rear pads & rotors replaced June 05 4 new tires June 05 turbo control valve replaced March 05 front pads and rotors replaced oct. 04.

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Rear hub (bearings) on passenger side failed. This is the third time a rear hub failed. The first time in 2005 the vehicle had 28,000 miles. This time the rear wheel was held on by the brake caliper according to the Volvo dealer that rebuilt it. The second was the driver side rear hub failed in 2007 with 72,000 miles. The third was the passenger side rear hub that failed about a week ago. The vehicle mileage was 84,000. This vehicle is maintained according to the manufacturer's schedule. It is quite dangerous (refer to the first incident). There needs to be a recall would seem to be the correct outcome. Though there is an extended warranty after the 50,000 mile period there has been a cost to us.

: the contact stated there was a continuous humming noise that became louder as the vehicle speed increased; the humming was present at all speeds. The dealers service mechanic determined the problem was the hub and bearing assembly in the left rear wheel. The part was replaced and the manufacturer was notified. Updated 09/05/06.