Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 owners have reported 2 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Volvo XC90 based on all problems reported for the XC90.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2004 Volvo XC90

Failure Date: 04/01/2005

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While driving at any speed, the steering column makes a knocking noise when it is turned. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times, but the failure still persists. The current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 6/9/08 the vehicle also had a power steering leak.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2003 Volvo XC90

Failure Date: 06/03/2004

While backing put of a parking lot power steering failed, vehicle smoked then caught on fire. Driver suffered from smoke inhalation. Prior to the vehicle catching on fire the consumer was involved in an accident the year before (July 12, 2003). The consumer was pressing on the horn when the crash occurred. The consumers hand was on the when the air bag deployed. The driver sustained several broken ones in her right hand which required 2 surgeries, extensive physical therapy and many other medical procedures.

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