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2004 Volvo XC90 Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
0%of 462 total for the year
Median mileage
92,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Volvo XC90, 0% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The contact stated when he pulled the rear seat cushion to flip the seat back up, the seat pulled right out. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined three metal clips (slides) on the seat were fractured in half and needed to be replaced. Additionally, while driving 20 MPH, there was a thumping noise coming from underneath the vehicle. It was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the right rear wheel was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 12/5/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10173373, filed 2006-11, 82,000 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202312%
202213%
202113%
201642%
201115%
200813%
200612%
200420%
200333%

Other parts of the 2004 Volvo XC90

Electrical system
158 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
145 complaints
Fuel system
77 complaints
Exterior lighting
32 complaints
Air bags
31 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Suspension
23 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Brakes
19 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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