- The problem
- Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
- The risk
- AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
- The fix
- Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.Garmin.Com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Volvo XC90 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Volvo XC90 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in November 2010 for the navigational system(global positioning system).
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical XC90 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Volvo XC90 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 in the states of alabama, arizona, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, kentucky, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, north carolina, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, texas, utah, virginia and the u.S. Territories. When exposed to certain environmental conditions (hot climate and temperature cycling) over time and in combination with varying fuel quality, the fuel pump can develop cracks in the fuel pump flange.
- The risk
- If the condition occurs vehicle owners may notice fuel smell and/or fuel leak which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pump installed in the vehicle, and if necessary replace the fuel pump with a part of a modified design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 15, 2010. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- 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, which may eventually lead to a fatigue fracture of the outer tie rod ball joint.
- The risk
- The driver may notice that the vehicle is difficult to maneuver increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the outer ball joint tie rods with improved outer ball joint tie rods free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- On certain vehicles, if the wiper arm is activated in extreme winter weather conditions and without lifting the wiper arms and cleaning the windshield prior to moving, the wiper arm might slip on its driveshaft, resulting in an inability to move the wipers from the park position.
- The risk
- Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the wiper arms and retaining nuts. The recall began on september 5, 2006. Owners may contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the seat belt attachment(s) for the second and third row seat(s) may not have been fitted properly.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the second and/or third row seat belt attachments. Owner notification began on december 8, 2003. Owners should contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
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Volvo XC90: every year compared
All XC90 years2003 Volvo XC90 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 5 | B | |
| 2003 Acura MDX | 212 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 127 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Lincoln Aviator | 111 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2003 BMW X5 | 0 | 3 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo S60 | 123 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 47 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo S80 | 29 | 6 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2003 Volvo XC90
Does the 2003 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 Volvo XC90: navigational system(global positioning system) (November 2010); fuel pump (December 2009); tie rod assembly (May 2006); windshield wiper / washer (April 2006) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Volvo XC90 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Volvo XC90 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 67 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Volvo XC90 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo XC90 years have the most complaints?
2005 (223), 2006 (53), 2007 (38). See every Volvo XC90 year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Volvo XC90 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data