NHTSA — Tires Problems

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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.

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,948 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2004 Volvo XC90 wheels / hubs problems

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2004 Volvo XC90 Owner Comments

problem #5

Jul 032017

XC90

  • 180,740 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Catastrophic blowout failure of primewell valera touring tire purchased from Firestone in jackson, ms, on 06/14/2016. Blowout occurred on 07/03/2017 while wife was driving on I-55. We have put less than 12K miles on these tires and, now, do not feel safe. Possible damage to car (Volvo XC90). Wife stranded over July 4th holiday in Louisiana because Firestone is closed. After initially telling us that the tires would be replaced free because there was a recall, Firestone now says we will have to pay for new tires because our tires are not being recalled. Extremely frustrating.

- Jackson, MS, USA

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problem #4

Oct 192006

XC90 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Outside edge of tires wear out after 15,000 miles. An internet search indicates this is a very common problem.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 302004

XC90

  • Automatic transmission
  • 23,000 miles
While consumer was driving rear passenger's tire blew out, resulting in damaging the fuel line. Consumer was at a gas station and refueled the vehicle when it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the vehicle.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 012004

XC90 5-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,000 miles
I have had numerous failures with my 1990 Volvo: I am on my third set of tires, and I have 30,000 miles. I have had several shock absorbers replaced, a tie rod break, and many electrical problems.

- Roscoe , NY, USA

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problem #1

Feb 152004

XC90

  • miles
Original equipment tires on my 2004 Volvo XC90 (Michelin hxmxm4's) are frightening. They offer very little traction in the best conditions; in the rain, unintended lane changes are common due to sliding.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

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