Steering Problems of Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 owners have reported 64 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering tie rod assembly (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Volvo XC90

The Steering problem

Some back info: I keep the auto start/stop feature disabled. There are three identical incidents total. One about a year or two ago and two back to back a few weeks ago. The first time I was stopped at a drive through but in “drive” with my foot on the brake.   Read details...

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would pull to the right side. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer crippen Volvo (8300 w. Saginaw hwy, lansing mi) who was unable to duplicate the failure and no repairs were performed.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

On 22 Dec 2017, while driving my Volvo Xc90 hybrid r-design, I received an error light that stated 12 volt battery had an issue. I called the Volvo dealership in sarasota and spoke to the service manager, joe rice to let him know about this issue.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

Steering often shakes and is hard to control going over 50 miles per hour. Steering column sticks at times and then is very wobbly.   Read details...

The Power Steering Fluid problem

Whining noise in steering. . . . . I checked and leaking power steering fluid in 2015. . . Also in 2016, and now again in 2017. . . I added fluid each time. . . .   Read details...




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