2005 Volvo XC90 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 15%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Volvo XC90, 15% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Began smelling gas odor and noticed a small leak. Found that there was a recall on the fuel pump for my model and year but when I call Volvo about the recall, my vehicle wasn't included even though my vehicle was registered in the states where the recall was associated.”
NHTSA complaint #11123836, filed 2018-08, 90,500 miles“There is a recall dated march 2010 for 2003-2005 XC90 for fuel system problems, I am having problems with my car having problems running. Engine analysis shows code po087and p0089, fuel pressure regulator. Car will not continue to run while driving with less than 3/4 full tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10780580, filed 2015-10, 187,400 miles“Was starting to accelerate after a red traffic light when the engine suddenly died and car stopped right in the middle of traffic. Car would not start again. Battery was good, started worked good but it sounded like no gas was getting to the engine. Being stuck in the middle of traffic, I was pushed by the car behind me to a safe location out of traffic. Towed car to shop and still investigating the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10572870, filed 2014-03, 120,000 miles“My car stalls while driving. When checked out by dealership they identified problems with the fuel pump. On your web site there is a recall for 2005 Volvo XC90, which my car. However, Volvo is declining my request to fix the fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10318392, filed 2010-03, 105,000 miles“Strong fuel odor within cabin after fuel fillup, there is a recall on fuel pumps due to fire risk on this exact model, just not on my vehicle. Should I wait for a fire before a recall is issued?”
NHTSA complaint #10443420, filed 2012-01, 71,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V483000Dec 18, 2009Volvo is recalling certain model year 2001-2005 s80, model year 2001-2004 v70, s60, xc70 and model year 2003-2005 xc90 vehicles sold in or registered in the…Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2005, S80 2001–2005, V70 2001–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10030359May 15, 2009Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has…
- 10024347Jan 17, 2008Installing extra fuel pump feed cable.
- 10022612Jan 3, 2008Leakage diagnostic function improvements to remedy dtc's. *kb updated 1/22/08. *nj updated 4/7/08.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 6 | 15% |
| 2022 | 10 | 32% |
| 2021 | 5 | 12% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 | 6 | 12% |
| 2017 | 6 | 7% |
| 2016 | 13 | 7% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 4 | 33% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 | 33 | 15% |
| 2004 | 77 | 17% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo XC90
62 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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