2004 Volvo XC90 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Volvo XC90, 1% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 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.
“I have had numerous failures with my 1990 Volvo: I am on my third set of tires, and I have 30,000 miles. I have had several shock absorbers replaced ,a tie rod break, and many electrical problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10100120, filed 2004-11, 1,000 miles“Transmission replaced june 08 front control arms and bushings and coolant reservoir replaced sept. 08 thermostat & housing & temp sensor replaced jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced for 2nd time jan. 08 brake vacuum pump replaced sept. 07 gasket, o-ring, hose clamp recall sept. 07 power steering pump and brake vacuum pump installed july 07 steering rack solenoid replaced july 07 - (recall may 3, 08?) new bridgestone tires may 07 upper engine torques mount replaced march 07 recall wiper arm 156, ball joint 157 oct. …”
NHTSA complaint #10242337, filed 2008-09, 76,000 miles“While consumer was driving rear passenger's tire blew out, resulting in damaging the fuel line. Consumer was at a gas station and refueled the vehicle when it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10102072, filed 2004-12, 23,000 miles“Original equipment tires on my 2004 Volvo XC90 (michelin hxmxm4's) are frightening. They offer very little traction in the best conditions; in the rain, unintended lane changes are common due to sliding.”
NHTSA complaint #10058382, filed 2004-02Related service bulletins
- 10156288Aug 18, 2018Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues.
- 10019643May 24, 2007Pirelli tires - customer service tire warranty / canada.
- 10019022Jan 10, 2006Volvo recommended winter tires.
Tires: other model years
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 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsVehicle 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.
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