2004 Volvo XC90 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,098miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Volvo XC90, 2% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,098 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Transmission failure on our 2004 Volvo xc-90 t6 awd at approximately 56,000k miles. Fortunately it was a warranty repair; however my research on automotive discussion boards like edumds indicates a very large pattern of failure of the transmission on this model.”
NHTSA complaint #10236706, filed 2008-08, 56,000 miles“I have a 2004 Volvo XC90 with 65,000 miles on the vehicle. We recently noticed noise while driving the vehicle. We took it to the dealer and they said that both rear wheel bearings are going bad for one to go bad is one thing, for both highly unlikely. Fortunately, we took it to the dealer for repair. If the rear wheels would have lockup up, it could have resulted in an accident. I spoke to other mechanics and they informed me that it is highly unlikely that both would go bad and there was a problem with the parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239813, filed 2008-08, 65,098 miles“I have 2004 Volvo XC90 2.5t. At approximately 60,000 miles, two of the wheel bearings (1 front, 1 rear) malfunctioned. The front was so loose, the wheel almost fell off at high speed. I had to have the vehicle towed to a mechanic. At approximately 100,000 miles, the other front wheel bearing malfunctioned. Once again, the wheel almost fell off at high speed. Now at 123,000 miles, the other rear wheel bearing has malfunctioned. I am a safe driving mother of two. The vehicle is never driven off road. I live in southwestern colorado where we do have snow and ice in the winter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298466, filed 2010-01, 123,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the all wheel drive sensor malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, but was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v434000 (wheels). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10920360, filed 2016-10, 172,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact took the vehicle to have the tires replaced. The front right tire was replaced and air came out of the tire. The technician stated that there was a crack in the rim which caused the tire to lose air. The dealer stated that the rim was no longer under warranty. The current and failure mileages were 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10378055, filed 2011-01, 48,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V434000Nov 4, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the front wheel speed sensors may be defective, causing an erroneous wheel speed signal.Covers: Volvo XC90 2004
Related service bulletins
- 10157940Aug 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.
- 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.
- 10159086Mar 29, 2018This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10157929Mar 29, 2018This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10127322Jun 28, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10146458May 24, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10146454May 17, 2017This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167808Dec 21, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167817Dec 9, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
- 10167833Dec 3, 2016This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 10 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
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 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