Structure Problems of Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 owners have reported 79 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Volvo XC90

The Body problem

The front and rear evaporator core of my 2019 Volvo Xc90 has failed and I no longer have air conditioning. This issue was diagnosed by a dealer. The evaporator core failure is a massive, widely documented issue specifically targeting the 2016–2020 Volvo spa-platform models.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2021 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while retrieving items from the trunk, the contact became aware that there was water leaking into the cargo area. The contact stated that the holders were full of water. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2023 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver’s side door failed to remain closed securely. The contact stated that the front driver’s side door remained ajar, and an abnormal sound could be heard inside the vehicle.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

The car is equipped with automatic handsfree foot movement tailgate operation (open and close). This allows the opening or closing of the tailgate when your hands are full. In my situation, the vehicle is off.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Leaving a parking lot and heard loud sound car wouldn't move. Volvo says the following is broken: lower control arm, cv axle, rotor and damaged rim. We had been parked and were attempting to leaving parking lot(. Barely moving) could have been killed if this happened at higher speed.   Read details...




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