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2003 Volvo xc90 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Volvo xc90 has 5 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Volvo xc90

Powertrain
43
Electrical
13
Suspension
8
Other
6
Fuel System
5
Engine
5
Brakes
5
Steering
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 26, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOU...
Sep 20, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINWE BOUGHT OUR 2003 VOLVO XC90 T6 IN JULY OF 2005 WITH 40,000 MILES FROM A DEALER WHO STATED IT WAS A...
Dec 31, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINPOWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. DAYS AFTER COMPLETING A 90,000 MILE SERVICE AND OTHER...
Oct 21, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFOLLOWING A LOUD "BANG", THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A VERY LOUD AND SUSPICIOUS NOISE. MOOERS VOLVO I...
Sep 15, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSPROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION, SEAT BELTS DO NOT LATCH, DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINES BY ITSELF. *...

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