2005 Volvo XC90 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Volvo XC90, 28% of all 223 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 21 XC90 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 93,834 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 63
- 28% of 223
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 93,834 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Volvo XC90 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 10, 2005, latest Mar 5, 2025.
Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Volvo XC90
- NHTSA 07V221000May 25, 2007Electrical System42,211 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
On certain passenger vehicles, it has been determined that while doing battery maintenance the jack's crank handle can be misplaced under a bracket which retains the battery.
Risk: Misplacement of the jack's crank handle can pose a safety risk as it can result in a short circuit of the battery which could then lead to a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and ensure proper placement of the jack crank handle and a warning label with approved text will be affixed to the bracket which retains the battery. This warning label will inform an operator not to place the jack crank handle between the bracket and the battery free of charge. The recall began on july 7, 2007. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- NHTSA 05V529000Nov 17, 2005Electrical System10,259 vehicles
Electrical system:starter assembly:solenoid
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, due to an error in the factory assembly instruction, the b+terminal may be in conflict with the starter motor solenoid. If this occurs, the conflict between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid may develop into a short circuit of the battery cable to ground.
Risk: Smoke may appear from under the hood and it may be impossible to start the car. If the short circuit happens during driving, electrical power could be lost resulting in the warning lamps being deactivated. An electrical short could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and increase distance between the b+terminal and the starter motor solenoid by adjusting the terminal. The recall began on january 31, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
Electrical System complaints by XC90 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Volvo XC90 have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 63 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Volvo XC90, 28% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 93,834 miles.
- Which Volvo XC90 year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2005 Volvo XC90 has the most electrical complaints (63), compared with 63 for the 2005.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Volvo XC90?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Volvo XC90 concern the electrical: 07V221000 and 05V529000.