2003 VOLVO XC90 Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electronic Stability Control Esc Issues in the 2003 VOLVO XC90
3 electronic stability control esc complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 VOLVO XC90. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints
I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN SUN ROOF & THE WATER DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ELECTRICAL ISSUES. I HAD ALWAYS PARKED MY VEHICLE IN COVERED PARKING UNTIL MOVING THIS YEAR IN JANUARY. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN TO HAVE A TUNE UP IN NOV 2012 AT WHICH TIME I WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF REPAIRS NEEDED IN MY CAR. MY CAR REMAINED PARKED FOR MOST OF 2013 DUE TO HAVING MOVED I WASN'T ABLE TO AFFORD REPAIRS. THE REPAIRS WHERE INNER&OUTER TIE RODS,BALL JOINTS, MOUNTS, ARM BUSHINGS, ROTORS & BREAK PADS. THE ABOVE AFOREMENTIONED WHERE MADE. FOLLOWING REPAIRS I WASHED MY CAR AND DROVE OUT OF TOWN 4TH JULY WEEKEND FROM LOS ANGELES TO JAMESTOWN CALIFORNIA. ONCE I ARRIVED MY CAR REMAINED PARKED UNTIL RETURNING HOME JULY 7TH. SHORTLY AFTER STARTING MY CAR THE DASH GAUGES STARTED TO FLASH ON/OFF AND EVENTUALLY WENT OUT. AT THE...
OPERATING VEHICLE SINCE OCT '08, SINCE THAT TIME THERE HAS BEEN A NOISE EMANATING FROM FRONT PASS-SIDE WHEEL AREA. PURCHASING DEALER(HALL CHEVY, CHESAPEAKE, VA) PERFORMED WHEEL-ALIGNMENT TO "FIX" THE NOISE WHICH DID NOT REMEDY. VOLVO DEALER IN ARVADA, CO DIAGNOSED IT AS FAILED, OR FAILING WHEEL HUB, TO BE REPLACED AT COST OF $500. THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAD TRANS FAILURE AT APPX 76K MILES, AND THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE IN OCT '09. I BELIEVE THERE ARE MANY CONCERNS ABOUT OPERATING AND HAVING CONFIDENCE IN ITS ABILITY TO OPERATE "SAFELY AND RELIABLY" THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NEARLY AS MUCH AS ON-THE-ROAD SINCE IT'S I PURCHASED IT IN OCT '08. *TR
ACCUMULATION OF AIRBORNE DEBRIS SUCH AS LEAVES AND DIRT IN THE DRAIN TUBES FOR THE SUN ROOF PLUGS DRAINS CAUSING WATER TO RUN INTO CABIN AND ACCUMULATE (GALLONS) UNDER CARPETING ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. YAW SENSOR IS UNDER PASSENGER SEAT AND FAILS DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WATER. SKID CONTROL SYSTEM FAILS WITHOUT INPUT FROM YAW SENSOR. MUCH ONLINE RESEARCH WAS REQUIRED TO LEARN CAUSE OF FAILURE BECAUSE DEALER DENIED THERE WAS WATER AND THAT FAILURE OF SENSOR WAS PROBABLY DUE TO TILTING THE CAR ON JACK OR OTHER, UNSEATING COMPONENT IN SENSOR. *TR
Other 2003 VOLVO XC90 Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
39 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiresmarkings
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint