2005 Volvo XC90 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 223 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 223 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 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.
“Driving at highway sped in 2005 Volvo xc 90 when sunroof glass exploded. Glass repair facility said there was likely a flaw in the glass. Volvo says not likely. If I had had the shade open all that glass would have fallen onto me/passengers and into eyes. Shattered into a thousand little pieces. Could have caused a accident and/or personal injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10411735, filed 2011-07, 110,000 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“Water is leaking from the windshield into the driver and passenger side inside on the window obstructing my view while driving. Cannot drive the vehicle while it’s raining. Serious safety problem! Please recall and fix all Volvos with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11502170, filed 2023-01“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. While driving approximately 40 MPH in rainy weather, the driver attempted to turn on the windshield wipers but they would not engage. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the central electronic module would need to be replaced because rain was seeping into the central electronic module. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 05/05/11 updated 05/13/11”
NHTSA complaint #10392720, filed 2011-03, 49,700 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH the windshield wipers became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic diagnosed that the central electronic module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that his vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number: 06v144000 (visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10562081, filed 2014-01, 128,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V144000Apr 28, 2006On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior…Covers: Volvo XC90 2003–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10130198Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167853Mar 2, 2017Wiper blade replacements due to wear or a quantifiable manufacturing defect are covered under the Adjustment Coverage period for 12 months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers…
- 10167832Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 12% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Volvo XC90
62 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine cooling
40 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
8 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.
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