CarComplaints.com Notes: The XC90 took its “freshman 15” of transmission complaints and turned it into a “sophomore 45.” The 2004 XC90 saw 3X as many complaints about the transmission failing as it did in its inaugural North American model year! By the following year, transmission complaints fell back in line with the 2003. That sharp spike in complaints means we recommend avoiding the 2004.
On top of transmission complaints, the 2004 XC90 also has problems with a sudden loss of power. The lucky ones are met with a “reduced engine performance” message, while others are left stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow.
10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,470
- Average Mileage:
- 106,650 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- reworked transmission purchased from volvo and installed (3 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
transmission problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Volvo should reach to every 2004 xc90 owner and pay them back for all the pain in the ass it caused. Issues started a month after it was purchased on may 2015. All kind of electrical failures from airbag, climate, radio and CD. Then 2020 started with total electrical failure followed by alternator and battery replacement and finally transmission failure. The car needs a new tranny now but it is not worth it according to my mechanic. Volvo - DO THE RIGHT THING!
- Kabir E., Toledo, OH, US