2003 VOLVO XC90 Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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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
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Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints

#10554145 |
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...
#10293742 |
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
#10273923 |
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
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