2011 Volvo XC90 Electrical system Problems

“Recently we lost the serpentine belt without knowing it. No warning lights or computer message called our attention to the fact that we were running on battery. The only indication of a problem was the loss of power steering. We drove a short distance to a Volvo repair facility and learned we lost the serpentine belt, thus the alternator, water pump,power steering and air conditioner were inoperative. We were informed that the computer controls everything and would not issue a warning until the engine overheated and/or the battery was close to failing. …”

“This is a known defect in several Volvo car models since 2008. There is currently a class action lawsuit in place due to this defect. The defect involves the Volvo xm/sirius radio system installed in many Volvo models and resulting battery drain, battery replacement costs, Volvo firmware upgrade costs and the additional inability to pass california smog tests. …”

“94,000 miles 2011 Volvo XC90 purchased 4 months ago. Vehicle was parked stationary in driveway. In the middle of the night water intruded the front passenger cabin and dashboard of the vehicle through a sunroof drainagedefect in this year and model of Volvo XC90. Six inches of water pooled in the front passenger floor and permeated the dash causing the cem to short and start an electrical fire. The cabin of the vehicle filled with thick smoke from the electrical fire and the car alarm began to go off. The electrical fire began in the driver compartment housing the cem. …”

“The battery in the vehicle fails due to a drain in the power systems because of a failure in software systems ,this fault is known to Volvo and they refuse to repair .if the car is not driven every day the electronic systems search for blue tooth phone signals and satellite radio signals causing a drain on the electrical systems enough to kill the battery on a daily basis. Volvo says they have a repair for this and say that I must pay. This is a known defect to Volvo they should repair this.”

“Electrical, Brake lights suddenly stopped working on both sides at once. I checked the fuse only to be told a relay may be the issue. The location of said relay is vague and not serviceable by owner. Risk of rear end collision. Of following traffic”