2004 Volvo XC90 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,720miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Volvo XC90, 5% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,720 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I keep getting that the anti-skid needs to be serviced but when I got it checked they reported that they couldnt find anything wrong with the anti-skid and the error is constantly lit in the service window of the vehicle. I can feel the difference while driving in wet conditions. Is there anything specific they should look for other than advising me that its probably a sensor. I don't feel safe driving in rain.”
NHTSA complaint #11165430, filed 2019-01, 160,000 miles“Add me to the growing list of XC90 owners that have experienced the replacement of front axles and rear wheel bearings. My 2004 XC90 has less than 50k miles and both of the aforementioned items were replace at a cost of $2k......this seems a bit of excessive for vehicle that is marketed under the banner of safe and reliable... Built for life.”
NHTSA complaint #10254166, filed 2009-01, 50,000 miles“2004 Volvo xc 90 and transmission is failing, as well as motor mounts, wheel bearing boots, etc. Dealer knows about these recurring issues with others of same year, but claims it is only my issue. Purchase price was ~$55k and with only 90k miles I should not now have to spend ~$5k for a new tranny. Rip-off”
NHTSA complaint #10339228, filed 2010-06, 90,000 miles“I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 with roughly 40,000 miles. I just had the rear wheel bearing replaced for the second time. The first time was at roughly 10,000 miles. I am very concerned that they have failed twice. I understand that if the condition of the bearings is bad enough, the wheel can fall off. I feel Volvo should extend the warranty on this beyond 4 years or 50,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10168668, filed 2006-09, 40,000 miles“I have my 2004 XC90 t6. At about 34k miles a noticeable 'thrum' began somewhere in the drivetrain. Original diagnosis was worn tires. After replacing tires, the noise has become worse. Now at 35k miles is very loud. New diagnosis is failing wheel bearing. A bit of research indicates I am not the only XC90 owner with a wheel bearing failure. Wheel bearing failures at 35k miles this should be declares a defect and recalled. Please research this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10196357, filed 2007-07, 34,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016668Jun 28, 2005Rear suspension popping/spring noise. To include volvo xc90 1999-2000.
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 2004 Volvo XC90
158 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
145 complaintsFuel system
77 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsEngine cooling
24 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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