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TiresPart report

2003 Volvo XC90 Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
59,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,500 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

“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

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202513%
202113%
201611%
2010217%
200813%
200713%
2006815%
200563%
200461%
200333%

Other parts of the 2003 Volvo XC90

Transmission and drivetrain
49 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
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