2003 Volvo XC90 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Volvo XC90, 11% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,000 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.
“Cracked fuel pump. Strong gas smell. There was a recall for several volvos. My particular Volvo was not on the recall list. I'm experiencing the same problems as the other 136,000 recalled volvos for cracked fuel pumps. I sure there are several out there. Please extend the recalled vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #10303931, filed 2010-02, 150,000 miles“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“Fuel fumes present when the car was turned off. More pronounced in parking and home garages. Daily highway driving (55 miles one way) may be related to recall of xc 90 in warm states as highway mileage similar in nature.”
NHTSA complaint #10593942, filed 2014-05, 155,000 miles“My XC90 Volvo is very disappointing the dash board on the car completely fails no nothing no gas, speedometer every things goes out. In the night time its very scary its completely dark I don't know how fast I'm going how much gas I have its scary. Now the fuel pump is gone and the navigation system burned out I cut the car on heard a pop then I smelled something burning the navigation system hasn't worked since.”
NHTSA complaint #10534670, filed 2013-08“The contact owns a 2003 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel pump. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not associated with NHTSA campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10694911, filed 2015-03, 141,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V483000Dec 18, 2009Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the…Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2005, S80 2001–2005, V70 2001–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10030359May 15, 2009Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has…
- 10023657Apr 16, 2008New fuel pump for starting problems when parked downhill. *nj updated 6/5/08.
- 10022612Jan 3, 2008Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 | 10 | 32% |
| 2021 | 5 | 13% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 13 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 33 | 15% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo XC90
49 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology