Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Volvo XC90 has 58 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
58
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN CRANKING IT STALLS AND CUTS OFF AND AFTER DOING IT AROUND 10 TIMES IT FINALLY CRANKS THEN I H... |
| Jun 25, 2019 | ENGINE | THE KNOWN VOLVO BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE IN THE 05 XC90 V8 B8444S ENGINES SN UP TO 6833.VOLVO HAS KNOWN... |
| Apr 8, 2016 | ENGINE | PLEASE REVIEW MY WRITE UP ABOUT THE COMPLAINT IN THE ATTACHED PDF DOCUMENT. |
| May 1, 2015 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH,... |
| Jan 15, 2015 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN A... |
| Dec 23, 2014 | ENGINE | THE BEARING FOR THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT HAS FAILED ON MY VEHICLE, CAUSING OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS N... |
| Dec 17, 2014 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUM... |
| Oct 21, 2014 | ENGINE | I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG AT 30 MPH OR LESS WHEN I HEARD A PRETTY LOAD NOISE AND THEN FELT A VIBRATIO... |
| May 1, 2014 | ENGINE | 2005 VOLVO XC90. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE BREAKDOWN. *SMD AN INITIAL INDEPENDENT MECH... |
| Apr 8, 2014 | ENGINE | I PURCHASE A USED 2005 VOLVO ON APRIL 19, 2013 FROM C& M AUTO SALES CORPORATION. IN DECEMBER OF 201... |
| Jan 15, 2014 | ENGINE | THE MOTOR FAILED ON MY 2005 VOLVO XC90 AS A RESULT OF THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BEARINGS FAILING DUE ... |
| Oct 14, 2013 | ENGINE | THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. VOLVO ESTIMATES REPAIR AT $5,0000. RID... |
| Sep 22, 2013 | ENGINE | 2005 VOLVO XC90 V8 - ENGINE NUMBER 6163 - COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT FAILURE DUE TO ENGINE DESIGN DEFECT.... |
| Aug 13, 2013 | ENGINE | I OWN A 2005 V8 XC90. LIKE SO MANY OTHERS I AM A RECENT MEMBER TO THE CB FAILURE CLUB. YEP. IT'S ... |
| Apr 17, 2013 | ENGINE | GOOD MORNING, I PURCHASE A 2005 VOLVO XC90 FROM DRIVE TIME ON MARCH 29, 2013, PRIOR TO PURCHASING ... |
| Feb 19, 2013 | ENGINE | AT 97000 MILES THE COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT BROKE RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. SERVICE AT VOLVO SAYS I N... |
| Feb 14, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | AT 111,000 THOUSAND MILES THE COUNTER BALANCE SHAFT BEARING WENT INSIDE THE MOTOR. I DID A LITTLE RE... |
| Oct 14, 2012 | ENGINE | SUNDAY MORNING (10.14.12) CAR MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE FROM ENGINE BLOCK. SOUNDS LIKE LOOSE BOLTS RAT... |
| Mar 16, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | MY VOLVO 2005 XC 90 V8 ENGINE FAILED. COULD NOT DRIVE IT SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP. ... |
| Mar 15, 2012 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION SERVICE URGENT LIGHT CAME OUT. TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. HAD HARD UP SHIFTS... |