2004 Volvo XC90 T 6 6 cylinder turbo
Summary:
Very disappointed--poor value
Faults:
Repair and tighten loose steering column (twice) 12,000 and 22,000 miles.
Upgrade computer software reinstall at every maintenance--still get persistent and seemingly errant messages.
Replace both rear wheel bearings at 52,000.
Exterior courtesy lights, electric seat memory never worked, cruise control fails and has been addressed by service technicians fix never lasts more than 1 to 2 weeks.
Car gets very light duty used by my wife and has never been on so much as a gravel road and yet has had constant and now increasing reliability issues.
General Comments:
It is comfortable to drive though a bit soft at highway speeds. Acceleration below 60 is sluggish--above 60 is well powered. Handles exceptional well in snow and slick conditions--computerized power distribution is an exceptionally good feature.
Poor rear visibility.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 15th July, 2008
29th Oct 2008, 12:34
I agree with everything you put here. I sold my Jaguar XJR and bought the XC90 T6 2004. I have had so many more problems with the Volvo.
The tire issue is that the front suspension does not allow the tires to turn correctly, thus pitching the tires in a way that make them wear way too fast. It also pushes the car in the direction you want to turn on sharp turns, as opposed to rolling in the direction you want to go.
The mildew you smell is from two issues; one is the interior cabin filter that gets wet when it rains or you wash the car, and the other is a leak that the vehicle sometimes gets through the passenger side door and the carpet gets wet.
I have had no problems with the CD player.
I did have the P45 warranty issue, and did not pass the state smog inspection due to this. (since taken care of)
I replaced the front brakes at 6,000 miles, and now have 22,000 on the car and need the front brakes and rotors changed and the rear brakes changed.