2003 Volvo XC90 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 10%of 93 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Volvo XC90, 10% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,250 miles.
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“1.front and rear wheel hub assembly failures on Volvo XC90. I have model year 2003, but I understand the failure in also for other model years 2. Parts are known defect to Volvo north america. I have replaced mine three (3) times within 40,000 miles. 3. Volvo dealership acknowledges this is a systemic supply chain defect, but national customer carecenter refuses to make a written extended warranty available to vehicle owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10241387, filed 2008-09, 40,000 miles“Operating vehicle since oct '08, since that time there has been a noise emanating from front pass-side wheel area. Purchasing dealer(hall chevy, chesapeake, va) performed wheel-alignment to fix the noise which did not remedy. Volvo dealer in arvada, co diagnosed it as failed, or failing wheel hub, to be replaced at cost of $500. This vehicle also had trans failure at appx 76k miles, and throttle control module failure in oct '09. …”
NHTSA complaint #10293742, filed 2009-11, 79,300 miles“I have had this vehicle from 64,000 miles to 75,000 miles and have replaced the following - rear wheel bearings, low beam headlights 4 times, and now the angle gear has gone at 75,000 miles - not a very reliable used car.”
NHTSA complaint #10213266, filed 2007-12, 75,500 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10020265Jul 24, 2006Ball joint replacement, new method & tools.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 23 | 5% |
| 2003 | 9 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Volvo XC90
49 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsFuel system
10 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.
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