Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Volvo XC90
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Volvo XC90 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 462 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V566000 760 PORTABLE AUTOMOTIVE GPS UNITS/GARMIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V483000 FUEL PUMP LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V155000 TIE ROD BALL JOINT FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V144000 WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V434000 VOLVO/FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V391000 VOLVO/SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 158 complaints
- Power Train 145 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 40 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 34 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 32 complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
Of the 462 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 462 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Volvo XC90 has a considerable number of owner complaints (462) and six recall campaigns. Issues primarily revolve around the electrical system, power train, and fuel system. These data points suggest potential reliability concerns but are not definitive. Some recall campaigns target safety-critical areas, further impacting the vehicle's rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | very common |
| power train | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | very common |
| fuel system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 7,500 miles
- Replace brake pads every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles
- Timing belt replacement at 110,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Unusual vibrations during driving
- Fuel odor
- Slow or hesitant acceleration
- Dim or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Volvo XC90 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.