Exterior Lighting Problems of Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 owners have reported 70 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (23 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Volvo XC90

The Headlights problem

My 2005 Xc90 (odometer approx. 178,000 miles) throws check engine, reduced engine performance and engine service required dashboard warnings intermittently, despite the fact that it has a new cem and a second new throttle body in less than two months.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. I’m not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. Yesterday I just started leaking antifreeze fluid.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2017 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 12-volt battery charging fault message and battery warning light illuminated. Additionally, the windshield wipers and turning signals were inoperable.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

Last night my 2004 Volvo Xc90 left me on the side of the road interstate 88 near rock falls, IL weather 7:00 pm 28° humidity: 73% wind: nne dew point: 22° pressure: 30. 16 in bone dry while driving 65mph felt a "thump" in the front end, followed by a split second where all   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

While driving vehicle at 55-60 mph all dashboard lights came on and car lost power. This caused a frightening and extremely dangerous situation. Without headlights or tail lights I could not be seen by other drivers.   Read details...




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