Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Volvo xc90 has 5 recalls, 96 complaints.
5
Recalls
96
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
06V155000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHIC...
10V566000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY O...
09V483000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED ...
06V144000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD...
03V391000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT(S) FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED PROPERLY.
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line was recalled in 2010. Volvo repaired it now it has the same problem. And is leaking fuel. ... |
| Jan 29, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSFER CASE KEEPS LOCKING UP AND MESSING UP. IN PAST YEAR PAID 1500 TWO TIMES TO REPLACE TRANSFER ... |
| Dec 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | DRIVING THE XC90 AND SUDDENLY THERE IS A HUGE THUMP AND CLICKING FROM THE DASHBOARD. ALL THE DIALS ... |
| May 10, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN... |
| Mar 13, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE... |
| Jan 27, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. HERE'S THE STORY, MY XC90 WAS DEALER SERVICED A WEEK AGO (PM), ... |
| Jun 4, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO T... |
| Apr 10, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WHEN THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IT STARTED WITHIN 4 DAYS TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AFT... |
| Mar 12, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL FUMES PRESENT WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED OFF. MORE PRONOUNCED IN PARKING AND HOME GARAGES. DAILY... |
| Jul 7, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT IN SUN ROOF & THE WATER DAMAGES THAT RESULT IN ELECTRICAL ISSUE... |
| Jan 29, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT... |
| Jul 20, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AUTOMATICALLY CAME ON AND ABOUT THE SAME TIME ... |
| Dec 12, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | I HAD THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID THE COOL... |
| Mar 26, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE TRANSMISSIO... |
| Feb 1, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2003 XC90 VOLVO INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS FAILING. ONE DAY THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL WEEKS... |
| Dec 30, 2010 | AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GOES BLACK IF TURN CAR OFF COMES BACK ON. MESSAGE CENTER SAY SRS AIR BAG FAILUR... |
| Dec 29, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I PURCHASE A USED VOLVO XC90 ON 12/17/2010 FOR MY SON WITH A REGISTERED 104,555 MILES. ON 12/29/2010... |
| Nov 11, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 VOLVO XC90. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND TH... |
| Nov 1, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2003 XC90 VOLVO INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS FAILING. ONE DAY THE SRS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL WEE... |
| Aug 29, 2010 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT | LEAVING A PARKING LOT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. VOLVO SAYS THE FOLLOWING IS BROKEN: LO... |