Why did my 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 die?
Had some electrical problems starting year 5. Dealer service and parts are expensive. Last week, our 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 ‘died’ in an intersection. The dealer explained the engine had a ‘catastrophic failure’ and was “dead”. I was told the battery was dead and there is no compression — air blew through the engine.
What kind of engine does a Volvo XC90 have?
VOLVO XC90 2.5 T 5AT (210 HP) VOLVO XC90 3.0 T6 4AT (272 HP) VOLVO XC90 4.4 V8 6AT AWD (315 HP) VOLVO XC90 2.4 D5 5AT (163 HP) VOLVO XC90 2.4 D5 6MT (185 HP) VOLVO XC90 2.4 D5 AWD 6MT (163 HP)
When did I buy a 2005 Volvo XC90?
Volvo has not undertaken a recall. I bought a 2005 Volvo XC90 new in Feb of 2006 at the dealership in Athens GA. In Dec. of 2011, transmission had to be rebuilt at 87,000 miles for $4200 – dealership wanted $6500.
When did Volvo XC90 transmission have to be rebuilt?
In Dec. of 2011, transmission had to be rebuilt at 87,000 miles for $4200 – dealership wanted $6500. Then in April 2012 at 92,000 miles, the engine started knocking – balance rod failure. I looked on line and Volvo has known that both these failures could occur in this make and model.
Is the 2005 Volvo XC90 a good car?
The car was reliable during the 4 year warranty period. On the down side, the car is underpowered while only returning so-so fuel economy. It needs a new set of tires every two years. Had some electrical problems starting year 5. Dealer service and parts are expensive. Last week, our 2005 Volvo XC90 V8 ‘died’ in an intersection.
When was Roll Stability Control introduced in Volvo XC90?
The industry-first Roll Stability Control was first introduced in XC90 in 2003. At the end of July 2007, Volvo Car Corp. announced the recall of 42,211 2005 model year XC90s for risk of battery short circuit and fire. The vehicles were manufactured in the Swedish Torslanda Plant between 7 June 2004, and 13 May 2005.
When did the second generation Volvo XC90 come out?
In May 2012 Volvo announced that the second generation XC90 would go into production in late 2014, with orders being taken in 2014 and the vehicle officially going on sale in 2015. The SUV would be sold in Europe, Asia and North America, with the United States expected to account for at least a third of global sales.