2003 Volvo XC90 electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2003 Volvo XC90 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving the xc90 and suddenly there is a huge thump and clicking from the dashboard. All the dials around the spedometer stop working.. If we keep driving there are more thumps and we quickly lose engine power - it is extremely scary when it happens.. All the lights come on (inside the car)…”
filed Dec 15, 2015
“Vehicle drains water on to front passenger floor, and ocassional driver side after it rains. It is a know problem that a class action suit was won in new jersey, including 5 other states. The water is from clogged drain tubes in sunroof and sometimes shrinkiage of drain tube that dislodges. Vehicle…”
filed Aug 19, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 XC90 | 6 | 22% |
| 2024 XC90 | 15 | 45% |
| 2023 XC90 | 9 | 23% |
| 2022 XC90 | 13 | 45% |
| 2021 XC90 | 8 | 25% |
| 2020 XC90 | 8 | 28% |
| 2019 XC90 | 11 | 29% |
| 2018 XC90 | 12 | 26% |
| 2017 XC90 | 16 | 22% |
| 2016 XC90 | 56 | 29% |
| 2008 XC90 | 8 | 28% |
| 2007 XC90 | 14 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Volvo XC90
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.