2004 Volvo XC90 electrical system problems
159 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2004 Volvo XC90, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 159 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 147 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 29 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 32 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 8 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 147 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle fire in the front passenger side of the engine compartment - looking for any problems noted with this make / model - only the computer system and headlight for the vehicle is located in this area.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact noticed that the headlights began to flash and the instrument panel gauges and windows failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the central control module and the driver information module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Volvo XC90
- Transmission 104 complaints
- Fuel system 78 complaints
- Engine 46 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Lighting 33 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Suspension 26 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints