2005 Volvo XC90 power train problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Volvo XC90 — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. Ever since the vehicle was purchased in november of 2018, there had been several electrical failures. The headlights, power door locks, and power rearview mirror failed to operate. Also, the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk and stall while driving. The…”
filed Feb 1, 2019
“In december of 2016, at approximately 95000 mileage, the "service transmission urgent" message and light came on and the car stopped functioning and making loud clanging and rattling noises. The car was taken back to "infinity of memphis" dealership where it was purchased with an extended warranty…”
filed Feb 17, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other XC90 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 XC90 | 5 | 15% |
| 2023 XC90 | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 XC90 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 XC90 | 3 | 9% |
| 2020 XC90 | 3 | 10% |
| 2019 XC90 | 2 | 5% |
| 2018 XC90 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 XC90 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 XC90 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 XC90 | 4 | 14% |
| 2007 XC90 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 XC90 | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.