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2003 Volvo XC90 Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
50,045miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Volvo XC90, 5% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,045 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2003 Volvo XC90 has been to the dealer several times including over 3 times for same problem when I purchased the vehicle in 2006. All recalls have been fixed, front axle, wipers etc. I have purchased 4 sets of tires, tires boston Volvo installed and my 17 year old son received a complete blow out because wrong size tires. I continue taking to same dealer and since owning the car have had the same noises in front of car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10326221, filed 2010-04, 104,000 miles

“The consumer purchased new tires because of extreme wear at low mileage. The 2003 Volvo XC90 had numerous problems that had to be corrected on a regular basis. The lug nuts were replaced twice due to rust when the vehicle was delivered, unable to turn the ignition, radio was inoperative and the left door could not be opened due to the problem with the seat molding. After 15k plus miles, the tires had worn smooth to the cord. (tire-perrilli scorpion)”

NHTSA complaint #10103496, filed 2004-11, 15,090 miles

“Multiple failures; door lock,tires were worn to the cord. * bf the lug nuts were replaced because they were rusted when the vehicle was delivered, the doors did not fit properly, the radio failed, the key would not turn in the ignition, the left rear door could not be opened due to the problem with the seat molding and the tire displayed unusual wear and were worn smooth to the cord. The lug nuts that were installed rusted again. (tires/perrilli scorpian)”

NHTSA complaint #10097221, filed 2004-10, 15,000 miles

“2003 Volvo XC90 spare tire problem. The consumer stated while driving on a secondary road, the spare tire fell from underneath the vehicle. The spare tire had never been removed. The cause of the problem was determined to be a frayed cable that broke which held the spare tire tight against the bottom of the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10300568, filed 2010-01

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202013%
201711%
201632%
200813%
200713%
200612%
200552%
200461%
200355%

Other parts of the 2003 Volvo XC90

Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Volvo XC90

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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