Does the 2005 Volvo XC90 have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Volvo XC90, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 71,500 miles.

Which Volvo XC90 year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Volvo XC90 has the most transmission complaints (62), compared with 62 for the 2005.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Volvo XC90?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volvo XC90 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Volvo XC90 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Volvo XC90, 28% of all 223 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 21 XC90 model years. Median mileage at failure: 71,500 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 62; 28% of 223
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 71,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Volvo XC90 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 25, 2007, latest Feb 1, 2019.

62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Feb 2019; peak Feb 2009 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Volvo XC90

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by XC90 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200562 (28%)
20063 (6%)
20075 (13%)
20084 (14%)
20090 (0%)
20100 (0%)
20113 (16%)
20121 (33%)
20130 (0%)
20141 (25%)
20150 (0%)
201610 (5%)
20175 (6%)
20185 (10%)
20192 (5%)
20203 (9%)
20213 (9%)
20221 (3%)
20233 (8%)
20245 (14%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Volvo XC90 have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Volvo XC90, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 71,500 miles.
Which Volvo XC90 year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Volvo XC90 has the most transmission complaints (62), compared with 62 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Volvo XC90?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Volvo XC90 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.