2004 Volvo XC90 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 158about this part
- Share
- 34%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 158 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Volvo XC90, 34% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,250 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Volvo xc 90 cannot shift to park or reverse, it remained in drive or neutral position. Was unable to remove keys from ignition due to problem. It is a safety hazard that when I searched u-tube found there were numerous people that encountered the same problem. It just had a service 1 month ago”
NHTSA complaint #10990488, filed 2017-05, 137,500 miles“I have experienced the known issue with the central electronic module many times now. I have been driving at highway speeds and then experience the momentary jerking, loss of power, loss of instrument panel, and more. Sometimes I start my vehicle and it starts in limp home mode. Very frustrating and dangerous. This should be recalled and repaired by Volvo.”
NHTSA complaint #10632199, filed 2014-09, 148,000 miles“Front lights go off got a ticket for that reason and only thru that ticket did I know that the lights go off it happens once in a while and when so I have to go to side of the road and turn car off and turn on again, wont happen for a period and then surprise it happens again.we bought the car used and we dont know if there is any recalls it might not have been taken care of.”
NHTSA complaint #10501108, filed 2013-03, 111,440 miles“The car is leaking a substantial amount of water my driver and passenger side floods with water. Now when I brake I can hear so much water moving back and forth. I have water damage on the roof of my car floor is damaged so badly. Just waiting on electric problems to arise. This has happened over 5 times... Sunroof does not open so security alert as well. The car has been stationary parked in the parking lot of our townhouse 0”
NHTSA complaint #10863200, filed 2016-05, 237,000 miles“While driving on the highway with my two small children, the car made a knocking noise and driver console/dash stopped working. The lights went out, and all gauges went to zero. I no longer had turn signals either. I feared for our lives. I have done research, and have found that others have this same issue with 2004 xc90s.”
NHTSA complaint #10483503, filed 2012-11, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2010, S80 2000–2010, V70 2001–2010 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 11007925Aug 14, 2024Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- 10249191Jan 12, 2024This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
- 10212892Feb 3, 2022Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10197371May 25, 2021This is a Service Manager Bulletin : Volvo Electric Vehicle Technical De-Energization Permit to Work Form
- 10179681Aug 5, 2020This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10213882Jun 23, 2020Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- 10173760Mar 31, 2020This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service 2.0 Software & Total Upgrade Reminder
- 10169394Nov 19, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to…
- 10169393Nov 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to…
- 10169391Nov 9, 2019Software Installation Policy changes.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 24% |
| 2024 | 17 | 46% |
| 2023 | 10 | 24% |
| 2022 | 14 | 45% |
| 2021 | 13 | 33% |
| 2020 | 11 | 32% |
| 2019 | 11 | 26% |
| 2018 | 15 | 29% |
| 2017 | 19 | 23% |
| 2016 | 56 | 28% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2011 | 5 | 26% |
| 2009 | 3 | 43% |
| 2008 | 8 | 28% |
| 2007 | 14 | 37% |
| 2006 | 16 | 30% |
| 2005 | 51 | 23% |
| 2004 | 158 | 34% |
| 2003 | 18 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo XC90
145 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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