2004 Volvo XC90 Reviews - Page 5 of 10

Repair and tighten loose steering column (twice) 12,000 and 22,000 miles.

Upgrade computer software reinstall at every maintenance--still get persistent and seemingly errant messages.

Replace both rear wheel bearings at 52,000.

Exterior courtesy lights, electric seat memory never worked, cruise control fails and has been addressed by service technicians fix never lasts more than 1 to 2 weeks.

Car gets very light duty used by my wife and has never been on so much as a gravel road and yet has had constant and now increasing reliability issues.

It is comfortable to drive though a bit soft at highway speeds. Acceleration below 60 is sluggish--above 60 is well powered. Handles exceptional well in snow and slick conditions--computerized power distribution is an exceptionally good feature.

Poor rear visibility.

Rear wheel bearing at 50,000 miles, Volvo have recognized this as a problem, and it has an extended warranty to cover the possible issue as it arises.

Bi-Xenon head lamps, one failed at 45,000 miles. Volvo warranty replaced the bulb.

Windscreen washer pump failed intermittently and finally failed permanently. Curiously this component is stamped with the Ford Motor Company emblem.

This car is one of the most comfortable Volvo's I have ever had. (They have all been comfy). The seats are very supportive and well shaped. The interior is well laid out.

The delay in acceleration from the auto box takes a little getting used to, but once you get used to it, there is plenty of power there.

The car handles a load really well. I just returned from a 3,500 mile trip across France. Fully loaded with luggage, kids, and full roof box, and of course about 80 bottles of wine on the way home. The car handled and performed just the same as it does empty.

The car is a seriously sturdy, safe, well designed SUV that performs really well. I could drive the car all day.

6 Disc CD changer locked up and had to be replaced.

Cable in rear seat broke and seat wouldn't fold down.

Transmission seized at 45,000 miles. Coolant leaked into the transmission. Transmission was replaced.

Brake pads and rotors wear very quickly. (Roughly every 15,000 miles).

Dealer couldn't pinpoint cause of mildew smell in the interior of the car. Only occurred after rain or a car wash.

The car has great handling, steering, and decent power.

It's also very comfortable, but the rear seats are suited for children under 12.

Gas mileage is poor. On average: 13/14 miles in town and 17/18 on freeway. Combination of hwy/town: 15mpg.

The tires wear quickly on this vehicle. The stock michelins wore out in 22,000 miles. I even added air to balance the wearing on the outside of the tire. Tried Pirelli scorpions next and these are worse. Tires are nearly bald at 20,000 miles. Pirellis are terrible in the rain too. (I live in northern california).

It's hard to see out of the rear windows and the pillars in the front windows are huge blind spots for pedestrians.