Volvo XC90 owners have reported 305 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (79 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (73 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2019 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while her foot was on the brake pedal and while talking with a friend outside her vehicle, she had decided to place the vehicle into park. After approximately 8-10 minutes, the vehicle independently accelerated forward without warning and Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle only drive on third gear. The contact noticed on the instrument panel indicated transmission failure. The contact also stated that when for twenty minutes, the vehicle would go into neutral, the contact would Read details...
On September 30, 2025, a 2016 Volvo Xc90 t6 experienced sudden engine failure while driving westbound on I-75 (alligator alley) at highway speed. The vehicle abruptly went into reduced power mode (“turtle mode”) without warning. Read details...
While driving on a gentle incline the transmission started slipping & shifting back & forth between gears. It lost power when trying to accelerate. Read details...
When I brought my car to ramsey Volvo for service, Volvo recommended the angle gear reseal service because the angle gear box is leaking as shown in the attached picture. Upon further research, I found that this is a very common issue with all Volvo Xc90s, so much so that it can be classified as a Read details...