Visibility Problems of Volvo XC90

Volvo XC90 owners have reported 32 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's sun roof (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Volvo XC90

The Wiper problem

The screens and backup camera are repeatedly crashing, even after the recall "fix" from the dealership. This happens multiple times a week.   Read details...

The Sun Roof problem

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo Xc90. While driving 60 mph, a loud noise was observed and the sun roof shattered independently. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (the Volvo store, 1051 w. Webster avenue, winter park, FL, 32789) where it was diagnosed that the sun roof needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Sun/moon Roof Assembly problem

The contact owns a 2016 Volvo Xc90. The contact stated that water was entering the vehicle through the sunroof. There was an abnormal odor of mold inside the vehicle. The carpet was not wet. There was an abnormal swishing sound detected inside the vehicle.   Read details...

The Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The contact owns a 2005 Volvo Xc90. While driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather, the driver attempted to turn on the windshield wipers but they would not engage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the central electronic module would need to be   Read details...

The Power Window problem

- the contact owns a 2003 Volvo Xc90, when pressing the power window switch the switch seemed backward. When pressing on the power window switch to put the window up she had to press the switch down . To put the window down she had to put the switch up.   Read details...




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