2005 Volvo XC90 Engine Problems

“The bearing for the counter balance shaft has failed on my vehicle, causing over $3,000 in repairs needed. Volvo has admitted that this is a known issue with older 2005 XC90's with the v8, but are not willing to cover my repairs costs. I feel there should be a recall. If this bearing fails while driving the engine could seize causing an accident.”

“The counterbalance shaft broke resulting in engine failure. Volvo estimates repair at $5,0000. Ridiculous. Why doesn't Volvo fix this well known issue for loyal customers. I have had 5 volvos in my life starting back in the 1980's and love the cars but this lack of care for customer welfare is just wrong. It may be my last Volvo if this is how they treat customers now days.”

“I own a 2005 v8 XC90. Like so many others I am a recent member to the cb failure club. Yep. It's a club. The counter balance shaft failure club. This is a design defect that Volvo is aware of and does nothing to remedy the poor saps who own a 2005 with the first 6883 engines produced by yamaha for Volvo. After 6883 Volvo made changes to the design of the counter balance shaft, by drilling a weep hole to let moisture out. Unfortunately, my engine was in the 4000s. I live in southern california. …”

“The motor failed on my 2005 Volvo XC90 as a result of the counterbalance shaft bearings failing due to moisture in the motor. I was not aware this motor was subject to failure at less than or even around 100k miles. Volvo dealership said this was the cause of the motor failure and they said there was no recall done. After this happened I went to some Volvo websites(swedespeed) only to find this same exact motor failure has happened to very many of these 2005 Volvo XC90's because of the counterbalance shaft bearings failing. …”

“I purchased a 2005 Volvo XC90 for $16,000. 6 months later the engine freezes up. That cost $10,000.00 to replace the engine. Looked on google, very common for these v8 engines to freeze up. Now the headlights are acting up. Looked on google and found the headlight issue is very common. This will cost $3,000.00 to repair. This car is going to cost me almost as much to repair it as I paid for it!! Volvo is loosing control. I would like you to issue a recall for these engine issues and issue a recall for these headlight issues. …”