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Volvo XC90

2003–2007 only

866 classified complaints 1 recall

2003–2007 Volvo XC90 models have 866 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 104,433 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo XC90 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 290 complaints

Median onset: 104,433 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 67 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 66 complaints

Median onset: 103,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 60 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 58 complaints

Median onset: 109,791 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 45 complaints

Median onset: 86,330 miles.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 42 complaints

Median onset: 132,100 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 29 complaints

Median onset: 118,500 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Volvo XC90 report for every year and full specs/safety data.