2005 Volvo XC90 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Volvo XC90, 4% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,500 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.
“My car is a 2005, transmission never had a indicator light showing it needed service, now my transmission needs replacing at 131,000 miles. I know of several others with the same situation. Volvo claims they are the only ones that can service the transmission. I don't trust them and now it's being served at aamco.”
NHTSA complaint #11012322, filed 2017-08, 131,000 miles“My spare tire fell off the under body carriage while I was driving, bounced, and rolled down the busy road! The cable holding it on appears to have broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10777982, filed 2015-09, 170,000 miles“My Volvo XC90 also has been diagnosed with cem problems after various symptoms began to arise. After going through a car wash, the display began showing various messages. The biggest problem is the the windshield wipers stopped working. I have ordered a new cem and intend to replace it . I am an attorney. If this vehicle continues to fail after the cem is replaced, I intend to take further legal action, especially in light of the reports and complaints I have read on this website. I intend to call the local dealer tomorrow to put them on notice of the problems with my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788492, filed 2015-11, 210,000 miles“I bought this car at 12/12/2013 when I test drove the car the dealer had the radio on and I never suspected any noise at the time.after I bought the car I kept hearing this knocking noise at first I thought is was the ski rack making the noise then when my husband drove it he said it was coming from the tires so I took the car to my mechanic and he check it a out and found multiple problems the suspension,inner tie rods,axles,sway bar, steering,bushings etc his reply was how did this car pass inspection with all the problems available take the car back and ask the dealer to fix the…”
NHTSA complaint #10564127, filed 2014-02, 11,700 miles“While driving my 2005 Volvo XC90 (54,414 miles) on a busy california freeway (the 405), the engine stopped suddenly with no warning or warning light. Fortunately, I was able to make it over to the side of the road to call for a tow without injury (although I was almost rear ended since the failure was so sudden and without warning) and had it towed to a Volvo dealer in torrance, ca. It is a transmission problem. Since then, we have found hundreds of other consumers who have had the same problem with their XC90 volvos too. …”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 8 | 22% |
| 2023 | 7 | 17% |
| 2022 | 6 | 19% |
| 2021 | 8 | 20% |
| 2020 | 7 | 21% |
| 2019 | 9 | 21% |
| 2018 | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 | 23 | 28% |
| 2016 | 36 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo XC90
62 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsExterior lighting
25 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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