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2016 Volvo XC90 repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (24%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 111 repairs.
2016 Volvo XC90 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 316hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Bulgaria Nov 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20176200 mi | Replaced suspension parts under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201915500 mi$500 | Broken hood opening lever replaced. | ||
| Jun 202118600 mi$500 | Noise from dampers | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Utah, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201730000 mi | Supercharger seals failed. 2nd time it's been in for this problem. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Feb 201716000 mi | A/C stopped working, was due to software problems in the Sensus vehicle management system. Software reflash fixed the issue. Vehicle was vibrating when braking, due to warped rotors. Rotors were replaced at no charge. Minor body trim adjustments were made. | ||
| Sep 201721000 mi | A/C cut out again, dealer replaced A/C pressure valve to try to remedy the situation, along with another software update to remedy system rebooting. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Louisiana, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2020 | |||
| May 201732000 mi | Sunroof leaked in heavy rain. Volvo knew about the issue and had a repair. I was pleased with their service. It also had a blind spot indicator problem. They're fixing that but had to order a new steering wheel angle sensor. Should be done next week. Installed new steering angle sensor. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201710000 mi | Car battery was dead. Jumped but continued to drain battery only charging at 60% | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201612000 mi | Drive unit replaced on tailgate. Auto open/close of tailgate was not working properly. | ||
| Dec 201613000 mi | Navigation system was stuck in one location. Needed to be reset and could not be done by me. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Germany Mar 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 201716120 mi€140 | Replaced rotors (warranty) but paid to upgrade pads (above warranty replacement). Seems like driving Autobahn speeds puts a bit too much heat on pads intended for US market so I asked for the Euro-spec pads. Software upgrade. | ||
| Dec 201830347 mi€200 | Replaced worn rear brake pads. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2016 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Dec 201713640 mi | Water leaking oil from sunroof. Broken seal to be replaced. waiting for part. | ||
| Feb 201813640 mi | Dealer lost the order for the part to fix the roof. Finally got it, took better part of a day to fix it but couldnt.. something went wrong. Ordered more parts and had the car for 4 days plus the weekend. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Delaware, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 202148000 miUS $800 | Replaced defective windshield wiper stalk assembly. Continuous warning message displayed on console for wiper failure | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Maryland, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 202285000 miUS $650 | Replaced start/stop battery and main battery | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Aug 2016 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Jun 201843000 mi | Minor leak near the rear view mirror in heavy rain only. Turned out being a clogged sunroof drain tube. Unfortunately, they broke the windshield during the repair, so it took 5 days (ordering new heated windshield). Otherwise, the leak would have been fixed during scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2015 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Oct 20154405 mi | Center console screen, not starting up. updated software | ||
| Dec 20157966 mi | Horn muted, replaced horns | ||
| Apr 201614446 mi | brakes still squealing, checked again okay | ||
| Mar 201732595 mi | brakes are squealing all the time - replace rear rotors & pads Rear tire loosing air - small leak fixed | ||
| Sep 201742890 mi | High pitch sound from engine compartment Checked codes and confirmed found noise and replaced Oil Trap box. | ||
| Oct 201742970 mi | Car towed to dealer - Spark plugs & Pistons replaced and outlet charger hose replaced All gaskets replaced | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Jul 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201730000 mi | Sunroof gasket kept snagging on other sun roof parts and pulling off...big time leak into car. Volvo replaced retractable glass entirely. OK now | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Oregon, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20165000 mi | Radio would stay on causing battery drain. | ||
| Dec 20166000 mi | Oil leak after recent service Low battery warning | ||
| May 20179000 mi | Auto stop feature not working. Battery recharged. | ||
| Apr 201818000 mi | Auto stop not working. Battery cell not holding charge. Battery replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Apr 20179796 mi | Sunroof leak into head console unit (auto wipers/headlights/drive assist) Sunroof seal replaced | ||
| Dec 201713020 mi | Crankshaft bearing seal failed. Losing oil, and oil on serpentine belt. Dealr had issues getting the tools to replace the bearing. | ||
| Dec 201827280 miC $1700 | Brakes all around to fix major shimmy (didn't fix it) and dashboard computer to fix tailgate that wouldn't open | ||
| Volvo XC90 in South Carolina, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20164000 mi | Outside air temperature sensor required replacing. | ||
| Aug 20166000 mi | Outside air temperature indication. Sensor was determined bad but could not be replaced due to dealer not having spare part stock. Also, dealer performed sunroof switch recall software update. | ||
| Sep 20167000 mi | Outside air sensor failed again. Sensor was replaced. | ||
| Apr 202037000 miUS $150 | 2016 and later Volvo XC90s have a separate auxiliary battery that carries electrical load when the Auto Stop/Start system has stopped the engine at street lights, stop signs, etc.... That auxiliary battery failed and caused the Auto Stop/Start system to stop disabling the engine when the car stops, again stop lights, stop signs, etc... Dealer/Volvo declared the auxiliary battery a wear part and would not replace under warranty. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Ontario, Canada Dec 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Jan 2017 | Power was lost to all wheel drive. Only you had front wheel drive. Was a lose connection. Service All wheel drive light turned on. No physical issues were felt. It was an issue with the electrical connection to the AWD. | ||
| Apr 201737820 mi | Car thought that there was a trailer attached, turned off blind spot notification | ||
| Jan 201834100 mi | Fuse on rear passenger seat heat | ||
| Jul 201839680 mi | Leaky sun roof Leather on Dash split | ||
| Nov 201849600 mi | Doors would freeze open when temp dipped below zero. Apparently there is a gasket or something inside of the door that deflects water from the mechanics, it needed to be adjusted/ replaced. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Oct 2015 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Nov 20167300 mi | Low battery, power saving mode comes on frequently | ||
| Jan 201926000 mi | Left rear outside door handle does not fully retract. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2015 | The Volvo On Call remote control module doesn't work properly. | ||
| Jul 20163300 mi | Battery low charging message popped out if the car is not driven for a few days. The start/stop function doesn't work because of low battery. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 20153000 mi | Car engine computer "froze" and automatically set electronic parking brake. Ignition failed to start engine and car needed to be towed to dealer for analysis. Computer software was upgraded and problem seems to have been resolved. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Alaska, United States Feb 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 20163000 mi | This is difficult to categorize. The fix was a software update as that was the official problem. The reporting error was insufficient battery charge. Volvo had a software update. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States Jul 2016 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Jul 20162000 miUS $2 | The outside temperature sensor was not working properly. But the dealership only updated the software. Faulty outside temperature sensor. | ||
| Aug 20162800 mi | Water leaks behind the rear view mirror. | ||
| Sep 20164000 mi | Central control unit was replaced. | ||
| Nov 20166500 mi | A warning light came on and dealer upgraded the software. Mildew smell. Rattle from back seat area. | ||
| Apr 20179000 mi | The BLIS system stopped working and cameras were out of order though all the cameras were clean. Brakes are squeaking again after several thousand miles. | ||
| May 20179500 mi | Popping sound still could be heard. Driver side lower and upper control arms were replaced. Shock absorber was replaced. Popping up noise could still be heard. Bolts were tightened and front brake calipers were replaced. The steering wheel makes a pop-up noise when I brake and make a right turn. When accelerating uphill at 30-45 mph, there are rattling noises coming from the dashboard. Dealership couldn't duplicate the noise though a technician did hear it when I drove the vehicle. | ||
| Jun 201711000 mi | Steering box was leaking. Whole steering box was replaced. This fixed the popping noise. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in North Carolina, United States Jun 2016 - Jan 2021 | |||
| Sep 20164000 mi | Outside thermometer bad; replaced for the 2nd time in less than a month | ||
| Apr 201712000 mi | Had to change the IHU (Internal Head Unit) for the Center dash display. It had a continuous boot issue and a software update did not fix the problem. Appears corrected now. | ||
| May 201715000 mi | Cruise control and wiper sensor bad. Dealership replaced sensor for cruise control and reprogrammed software. | ||
| Sep 201720000 mi | Sunroof would not operate. Had to have software updated. | ||
| May 201829000 miUS $880 | Rear brakes pads and rotors replacement | ||
| Sep 201836000 mi | Brakes vibrating even after rear pads and rotors changed at 30,000 miles | ||
| Dec 201840000 mi | This was the 3rd trip for a integral display going blank issue. Software 1st time, Wiring 2nd time then IHU (Integrated Head Unit) replaced 3rd time. All under warranty but would have been over a $5000 repair. | ||
| Nov 201951000 mi | Fuel Door latch replaced, broken | ||
| Nov 202068000 miUS $400 | Coil #1 and all spark plugs replaced | ||
| Jan 202168000 miUS $450 | replaced shark fin antenna seal | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Texas, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 20165000 mi | sunroof motor system was grinding, replaced with new. | ||
| Oct 201712000 mi | Sunroof wasn't sealed correctly and water leaked in during a car-wash. Dealer pulled sunroof assembly and re-sealed. | ||
| Dec 201715000 mi | During a routine car wash, water leaked in through the sunroof near the C-pillar | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Arizona, United States Aug 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Dec 20152000 mi | Software Refresh. | ||
| Mar 201716830 mi | Interior Trim Panel came loose. Ordered fasteners to reattach. Interior Trim Panel came loose. Ordered fasteners to reattach. | ||
| Apr 201717767 mi | Interior panel clips replaced from previous visit. | ||
| Sep 201723000 mi | Navigation system stopped working properly. Hardware was replaced to fix it. | ||
| Feb 201827876 mi | Rear View Mirror loose. Anti Rattle Tape applied Replaced Spark Plugs - RECALL | ||
| Jun 201834000 mi | Navigation module replaced | ||
| Jul 201832874 mi | Seal around trunk falling off. Replaced seal Replaced Secondary and Primary Battery due to code B129F96. | ||
| Jul 202049160 miUS $859 | O2 Sensor and Oil Trap replaced | ||
| Nov 202052000 miUS $202 | Dashboard showing Low Voltage fault saying Power Steering not powered. They recommended upgrading software to expand the voltage sensing parameters. The software upgrade was performed. They also recommended putting car on battery tender at home. I have done this and it hasn't helped with the warning message. | ||
| Feb 202152818 miUS $279 | Replaced Control Arm bushing and Engine Mount | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 20167000 mi | Rattle in headliner/sunroof assembly Senses voice control was unreliable Repair to sunroof to fix rattle was unsuccessful. Car began leaking into front passenger foot wells and ruined headliner. Volvo bought the car back the following month. | ||
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
twincharged 313hp 2.0L I4 Plug-in Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Apr 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Oct 201927000 mi | Dealer left cap on coolant reservoir untightened. Check engine light came on for low coolant. | ||
| Oct 202031000 mi | Electric rear axle motor failed. Replacement unit was recalled before repair could take place. Nearly three weeks to get car back. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jun 201710000 mi | The vehicle had a software update @ 10,000 miles to fixed some glitches in the infotainment system. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Vermont, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 20166000 mi | Check engine light came on. Code for high voltage battery cooling problem. Volvo consulted and it was a software glitch with nothing actually wrong with car. | ||
| Sep 201710000 mi | Software update, driver's seat making clunking sound and seat back wobbled. They replaced a part. The seat back wobbles far less now. The clunk is a bit better. I think that there is still something not quite right. There is still a clunk coming from the thigh extension. I will ask next time the car is in for service. | ||
| Jul 201815000 mi | AC Drain line kinked. Backed up onto floor. Corroded some computer connections and fried the vision module. All replaced and fixed under warranty | ||
| Volvo XC90 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2016 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 20178000 mi | Outdoor thermometer was inaccurate. Temperature sensor was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201810000 mi | Water leaked down from rear view mirror area. Appeared to be common problem, so was resolved quickly. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in California, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20162000 mi | Volvo OnCall was not working. It took some time to upgrade the software to get it to work. Since this car does not have a spare tire, it's quite crucial to have OnCall work. Surprisingly it did not work off the door. | ||
| Jan 20177000 mi | "Brake Paddle Characteristic Changed. Service Required" message popped up while in normal driving condition. It turned out to be faulty booster & terminals. Repaired under original warranty. This type of repair could be expensive w/o warant. | ||
| Jul 201711000 mi | Foot motion sensor drew too much current when car was parking. It drained the battery in 2-3 weeks. | ||
| Apr 201818000 mi | Fix water leak through the seal of moon roof. | ||
2016 Volvo XC90 4dr SUV
turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Volvo XC90 in Alaska, United States Nov 2016 - Sep 2020 | |||
| Dec 20186000 mi | The CEL had been lit up and I took the vehicle into the dealership, who performed an upgrade and cleared the codes. | ||
| Volvo XC90 in Virginia, United States Feb 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201714000 mi | Sunroof leaks, gasket came loose from glass | ||
| Jul 201835000 miUS $400 | Squeal from right front. Dealer replaced front pads/rotors warranty TSB. Rear pads over half worn on one side, I paid to replace as tech said they wouldn't make next PM. I inspected used parts, really didn't like the wear pattern. I usually get far better wear; tech said hill hold and brake programming out of my control results in reduced friction material life. Now front squealing again; IR temp gun showed 40 degree delta between right and left rotors after commute. Car now back at dealer. | ||
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