2004 VOLVO XC90 Electrical Systemignition Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2004 VOLVO XC90
4 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 VOLVO XC90. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
I PURCHASED MY 04' XC 90 SIX MONTHS AGO FROM A PRIVATE PARTY (ORIGINAL OWNER) WHO KEPT THE CAR IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. THE REASON I PURCHASED A VOLVO WAS THAT I WANTED A DEPENDABLE AND SAFE CAR FOR MYSELF AND MY YOUNG CHILDREN. RECENTLY, I WAS LEFT STRANDED WITH MY CHILDREN AND NO CELL SERVICE BECAUSE MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN PAST POSITION ONE TO TURN ON THE CAR. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THE CAR HAD ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT PRIOR TO THIS HAPPENING. AFTER FINDING OUR WAY TO A TELEPHONE AND HAVING THE CAR TOWED TO A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A NEW IGNITION SWITCH. I DID SOME RESEARCH TO FIND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VOLVOS. I READ STORIES ON MULTIPLE FORUMS THAT WERE VERY SIMILAR TO MINE. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE PUT INTO A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION THAT...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK WITH THE IGNITION TURNED ON, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION WHILE STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE. THE POLICE WERE NOT ALERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
WE LEASED OUR VOLVO XC90-T ALMOST EXACTLY 1 YEAR AGO TO DATE FROM SOUTH COUNTY VOLVO. LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER, THE CAR WOULDN'T START. THEY SAID THAT MY WIFE MUST HAVE LEFT A LIGHT ON; THE BATTERY WAS RECHARGED AND WE TOOK THE CAR BACK. 2 MONTHS LATER, THE CAR AGAIN WOULD NOT START; AGAIN IT WAS TOWED-BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THIS TIME, THEY SAID THE BATTERY WAS BAD. THE THIRD TIME THEY SAID THERE WAS BAD SWITCH WHICH CONTROLS THE LIGHTS AND THAT WAS CHANGED. ON THE FOURTH OCCASION, WHICH INCIDENTALLY OCCURRED EXCATLY ONE YEAR LATER ON JULY 7TH, 2005, THEY (AGAIN) SAID WE MUST HAVE LEFT A LIGHT ON...NO ONE CAN BE THAT DUMB, NOT EVEN ME!. I AM FAST LOSING MY CONFIDENCE IN VOLVO!
XC90 DOES NOT START - THE PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR OVER 4 WEEKS AND DEALER COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *NLM
Other 2004 VOLVO XC90 Problem Areas
Electrical System
152 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
102 complaints
Power Train
37 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
34 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
32 complaints
Exterior Lighting
30 complaints
Engine
28 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Unknown Or Other
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
11 complaints
Service Brakes
10 complaints
Wheels
10 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
8 complaints
Structure
7 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint