2005 Volvo XC90 electrical system problems
51 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2005 Volvo XC90, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
I was driving my 2005 volvo xc90 AWD a from my home to work(about 20 miles) when I was parking the car on a parking lot, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The next moment I saw a little fire coming from under the hood. I stopped the car and got out. The fire was getting bigger and bigger. I immediately called 911. By the time the fire engine arrived the car was in flames, and the front windshield cracked and fell inside the car. The front seats and my personal property were burned.
I was driving with my daughter on a very long bridge at night in my 2005 volvo xc90. The check engine light came on and while the car stayed on, it appeared to have lost power. I have had other electrical problems with the car and have had it to the dealer 3 times but they say they can't find anything wrong with it. This was by far the most dangerous incident! After doing some internet research, I have read hundreds of reports similar to mine. There is a definite issue with this car and it should be recalled.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Volvo XC90
- Engine 64 complaints
- Transmission 39 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints
- Lighting 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 25 complaints