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Volvo XC90 2004

The 2004 Volvo XC90 came with 2 engines: 2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo, 2.9 L 6-cylinder turbo. It gets 16 to 19 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 6 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD 7 seats Front-wheel (FWD)
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Volvo XC90
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Specs

Engine
2,640 cc
5
Cylinders5
TransmissionAutomatic · 5 speeds
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Length4,321 mm (170.1 in)
Width1,373 mm
Curb weight2,034 kg (4,484 lb)
Seats7
Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Specs: average of the cars of this model first registered in 2004 in the Netherlands (RDW vehicle register).

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2004 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB
🇺🇸 Local data
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇳🇱 NL data

Measured on the U.S. cycle; real-world figures in your country depend on fuel, traffic and altitude.

City
16 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Emissions
291 g/km
COâ‚‚

By version

EngineTransmissionDrivetrainCityHighwayCombined
2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo Automatic · 5 speeds AWD 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG
2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo Automatic · 5 speeds Front-wheel (FWD) 16 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG
2.9 L 6-cylinder turbo Automatic · 4 speeds AWD 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG

EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.

Recalls

6 campaigns🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 10V566000 · 2010-11-08 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 09V483000 · 2009-12-18 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WITH A PART OF A MODIFIED DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 06V155000 · 2006-05-05 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS WITH IMPROVED OUTER BALL JOINT TIE RODS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 06V144000 · 2006-04-28 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

INOPERATIVE WIPERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER ARMS AND RETAINING NUTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

WHEELS 03V434000 · 2003-11-04 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

THIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING BRAKE, ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND TORQUE DISTRIBUTION CONTROL WHICH RELY ON THIS SIGNAL FOR PROPER OPERATION.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO CARS AT 1-800-458-1552.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER 03V391000 · 2003-10-10 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE SECOND AND/OR THIRD ROW SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

7 campaigns🇨🇦 CA dataTransport Canada

It may not apply to vehicles sold in your country. Check with your VIN at the source.

Accessories 2010396 · 2010-11-08 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, there is a possibility of overheating issues of batteries in the Garmin nüvi® 760 when certain batteries manufactured within a limited date code range are used in certain Garmin nüvi® 760 models with a specific printed circuit board (PCB) design. The interaction of these factors can, in some circumstances, increase the possibility of overheating, which may lead to a fire. Correction: Dealers will direct customers who have an affected unit to the Garmin Web site, which explains how to verify if their units are involved and includes procedures to follow for product exchange.

Steering 2006108 · 2006-05-08 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, deformation at high loads may cause loss of clamping force of the outer tie rod and allow the nut to loosen. This may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod assembly. Tie rod separation could lead to a loss of steering control which could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace outer tie rods with updated versions.

Visual System 2006093 · 2006-04-26 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles the windshield wiper pivot splines may be damaged due to failure to remove snow from the windshield. This would result in a loss of wiper operation and resultant detriment to vision. Correction: Dealers will replace wiper arms and retaining nuts.

Seats And Restraints 2006066 · 2006-03-27 · Transport Canada
Details

Certain Volvo 850, S40, V40, V50, V70, XC70 and XC90 equipped with integrated child booster cushions were incorrectly labelled during vehicle assembly. The label indicates that the booster cushion can be used for children weighing between 15 and 36 kg (33 and 80 lb). CMVSS 213 states that the minimum weight for use must be 18 kg (40 lb). Should an underweight child be placed in the booster cushion and the vehicle is involved in a crash, the child may have a greater risk of injury. Correction: Volvo Canada will send a letter to owners explaining this problem and will supply updated weight limit decal to be applied to each side window.

Brakes 2003268 · 2003-11-05 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, erroneous front wheel speed sensor signal could cause the ABS and speed control systems to behave erratically. Inadvertent activation of the cruise control from a stand still or low speed may occur causing the vehicle to accelerate suddenly. Other symptoms such as uncomfortable ride, faulty gear changes, loss of engine torque and unwanted activation of spin control could also occur. Once the system has detected the fault, the yellow ABS warning lamp and a text message will be displayed. Correction: Dealer will replace the front wheel speed sensors.

Seats And Restraints 2003235 · 2003-10-10 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the seat belt attachment(s) in the second and/or third row seat(s) may not have been fitted properly. In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death. Correction: Dealer will inspect and repair the second and/or third row seat belt attachments.

Other 2003226 · 2003-09-12 · Transport Canada
Details

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 210.2. The symbol indicating the presence of a lower universal anchorage system, and a reproduction of this symbol were omitted from the owner's manual. Correction: The corrected owner's manual page will be mailed to owners.

On the road

Cars of this model first registered in 2004, from official registers. Each figure belongs to its country.

🇳🇱 Vehicle register, Netherlands

1,258 still registered

No open recalls

Average list price when new: 75,764 € (Dutch taxes included) · RDW, CC0

🇬🇧 Annual roadworthiness test (MOT), Great Britain

46% failed the test the first time

Worse than average All cars first registered in 2004: 44%

2,724 tests in 2023 · average 255,525 km · DVSA, OGL v3

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2025-03-09 · NHTSA

Instrument panel shuts down while driving on street. I believe it is the central electronic module that fails. It has happened numerous times and it is unsafe to drive without a speedometer, tachometer, odometer fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. It has now stopped altogether. Gauges just sit there and bounce

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2024-11-22 · NHTSA

Unsure of what the issue is with the vehicle but smells like gas in my garage and I found a recall I was never notified about I moved from Washington to Las Vegas and never received any info regarding the fuel pump recall as well as a noise that’s been going on for a year now when I drive at 60 miles an hour I’ve had …

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2023-05-16 · NHTSA

Few days ago I came home, parked the car inside the garage and went inside. An hour later I went to the garage for something and noticed a very strong gasoline odor coming from the car. It is not coming from the reservoir and I did not put any fuel recently, so it can't be explained with a fuel spill. I suspect it is …

STRUCTURE 2023-05-16 · NHTSA

The rear right door cannot be open from inside the car. It opens fine from outside. I am aware there is a child safety lock, but in this case the problem is somewhere else. Regardless of the child safety lock position, the door cannot be open. This is a hazard, because in case oof an accident the passenger will e trap…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2023-03-17 · NHTSA

Unknown..but water accumulated under the passenger seat under the amp and electrical components after a storm or rainy day.and its a lot of water when I brake i can hear a water fall..and water rushing and moving along the bottom. Of the car as I am steering im worried that the wiring and electrical will be damaged by…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2022-11-09 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, his wife noticed an abnormally strong gasoline odor. The contact's wife was able to continue driving the vehicle; however, the failure would return after refueling or on rainy days. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaig…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2022-10-03 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that after his wife started the vehicle, she smelled the odor of gasoline. The contact had been advised by his wife that the vehicle was taking longer to start up and sometimes required two or three attempts to start the vehicle. The contact stated no warning ligh…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2022-06-01 · NHTSA

On May 26, 2022, I was stuck in traffic for four hours, and the car's CEM (central electronic module) overheated causing the dashboard to shut down three times, meaning I lost all instrument readings. After each time the dashboard shut down, I had to pull over and reset fuse #27 to have the dashboard come back online…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE 2021-11-12 · NHTSA

While driving on the highway "SRS urgent" text came on, also hear clicking sounds under dash on driver side, then dashboard indicator lights completely disappear (speed, fuel, temperature, etc) . Extremely hot under driver side dash. Fortunately, still able to steer and brake. This has happened twice now. Mechanic be…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE 2021-06-22 · NHTSA

is been stolen

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2021-06-22 · NHTSA

is been stolen form my home and trying to fine it

STEERING,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS 2021-05-19 · NHTSA

STEERING-LINKAGES: TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE THAT HTE…

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2004 Volvo XC90 have?
The 2004 Volvo XC90 came with 2 engines: 2.5 L 5-cylinder turbo, 2.9 L 6-cylinder turbo.
What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Volvo XC90?
It gets 16 to 19 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
Does the 2004 Volvo XC90 have recalls?
6 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Equipment (2010-11-08).
What are the common problems of the 2004 Volvo XC90?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Fuel/Propulsion System.

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