2005 Volvo XC90 Steering Problems

“Was driving on free way, as I was accelerating I lost all power and steering.. The engine stalled out and I had to veer off to side so that I wouldn't cause an accident.”

“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…”

“I took my 2005 Volvo xc-90 to the dealership to have the outer tie rods replaced in conjunction with a recall notice I received from Volvo. When I arrived at the dealership, I was told by the service adviser that I should have the rear wheels aligned because they were finding that when this recall service was being performed, the rear wheels needed alignment as well as the front wheels. I was also told that Volvo would be paying for the front wheels to be aligned, but that I would have to pay for the rear wheel alignment at the special price of $59.95. …”

“At time of purchase, a vibration from the front of vehicle occurs upon turning, manufacturer replaced entire steering assembly after 5k miles. Other Volvo XC90 owners have had similar problems and repairs of steering assembly at this time I would like to bring the issue to nstb as it may reflect potential safety issues if not repaired.”

“- the contact owns a 2005 XC90 Volvo. The contact stated that there was a safety recall on the vehicle which was issued may 3 2006. She was not notified of the safety recall until she took the vehicle to dealer for scheduled maintenance in january 2007. …”