2004 Volvo XC90: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 5, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 116,000 miles · SC

While I'm motion the SRS airbag light came on transmission urgent light came on and ABS light the battery keeps bubbling like its gone blow up in my trunk I have to jump it off every morning I paid alot for this SUV can you please help me keep my only car in working order I have had all maintains done in past now the coolant system is leaking what is going on with this volvo xc90 t6 awd [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 166,000 miles · OH

When traveling at high rates of speed (on the highway) the car completely shuts off. The dashboard and all electrical shuts off, the hazards do not seem to work or the turn indicators, ABS does not work so it is a very slow heavy stop. This happened to me in this car one other time in 2010, and there was an immediate computer module upgrade issued.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 117,000 miles · MN

Exiting driveway in reverse, upon switching to drive the dashboard lights started flickering and a jerk was felt in the transmission. Soon the dashboard gauges and the indicators went dead. Several error messages quickly "scrolled" (brake failure, airbag failure, ABS failure, engine failure) then the check engine light came on and remained on. No power to dashboard controls (gauges dead, no lights/turn signals, no radio). Front windows work, but not rear. Vehicle drives as if in low gear. Unsafe to drive so had towed to dealer. They are running diagnostics so tbd on specific issue and cost to repair. Concerned as no recall and situation is so dangerous (what if I'd been on freeway!) volvo should recall all the 2004 xc90 as others report same defect

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Electrical · 137,600 miles · CA

I was heading towards a supermarket on a expressway on a an afternoon where there was a clicking sound near the dashboard on drivers side. And then suddenly the dashboard lights started flickering and a jerk was felt in the transmission. Soon the dashboard gauges and the indicators went dead while driving and that too without any warning. There was several error messages that were popping up like brake failure, airbag failure, ABS failure, engine failure and then the check engine light came on. The power was totally cut off and the steering was very hard. It appeared as if the vehicle is in a low gear. Ibhad to take the next exit to come to a safe stop as no indicators were working. I tried to turn off the ignition and then tried to restart. The vehicle started but all the gauges on the dash were down. Had to push the gas pedal hard since the vehicle was behaving as if it was in low gear. Power windows, power steering, indicators, lights, gear shift indicator, audio was totally cut off. I called a local technician and to check the problem, but he could not find the fault. However he cleared the errors and check engine message. The vehicle was restored after almost 1 hour. Then I tried to return back to home. The next day, the same problem occurred, and it kept occurring several times. I heard several reviews from several customers about the same issue with 2004 xc90. And every issue is related to cem. The module costs $1200+ which is a very high cost. This situation is so dangerous while you are on freeways and may cause accidents. Volvo should recall all the 2004 xc90s and replace these modules and also compensate all the owners who have replaced their cems.

Filed Apr 28, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 143,000 miles · NC

My 2004 volvo xc90 with a 2.5t engine, 7 pass, intermittently and inadvertently stalls while driving it. It is scary because all electrical goes off, instrument panel, radio, lights, etc, several warning messages appears, such ABS, air bags failure, brake failure, engine failure, etc. It won't respond to acceleration and brakes are very hard to push, the engine does not stop. I have to stop, turn it off, wait few minutes, then start it, everything comes to normal again but with the check engine and the air bags message, then after some minutes of driving the same stalling and electrical issues happen again. This is serious because you are on freeway and you loose brakes and engine control, no information in instrument panel, etc. I found that the relays in the cem (control electronics module) are super hot possibly due to loose connections, in the video below you will see the problems and infrared pictures of the cem. Please help!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! Please help!!!!!! Please see my youtube video and other videos with the same issue search for xc90 issues, xc90 stalling, xc90 electrical problems, etc. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwulb1sksie&feature=youtu.be thank you

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled intermittently. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio would shut off and the windshield wipers activated. Also, the ABS and anti skid traction control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 104,000. Updated 10/8/14*cn the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance due to the vehicles age. Updated 3/23/15

Filed Oct 29, 2013 · Brakes · NJ · crash · 1 injury

Hit another car from behind before a red traffic light. Tried the best to stop my 2004 xc90, but seemed I lost the brake (fully or partially) and was not able to stop it to avoid the collision. Although I did all my best to brake it, did not feel ABS at all. I was not driving fast, 10 - 30 MPH, maybe. The weather was pretty nice, sunny and dry. Northern nj.

Filed Jul 22, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 111,000 miles · GA

At highway speeds, the windshield wipers randomly start, followed immediately by a loud thump sound from the engine, also immediately followed by all the electrical items on the instrument panel going dark, all gauges go to zero, speedometer doesn't work, radio goes dark and stops working along, A/C stops working, error message appear for the ABS and SRS. There is also an slight loss of engine power. Problem has occurred 4 times over the last year. Dealer could not replicate the problem on the first visit which is not surprising since the problem is completely random. On a more recent visit dealer says car needs a instrument panel module replacement at a cost of $1,500. According to my online research, this complaint is by far the most prevalent problem with this year and model by maybe a 20 to 1 margin.

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Brakes · 167,000 miles · PA

Driving approximately 55-60 MPH when having to make a quick braking stop the brake pedal was hard and the brakes eventually stopped the vehicle but, seemed to be without assistance from ABS. Also, after the veh is in cruise control and stepping on the brake to take out of cruise the pedal is hard.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Electrical · 152,000 miles · MD

I was driving 65 MPH on the I-95 when my windshield turned on by itself, then I got ABS system failure alert advising me to pull over safely. Next the dashboard died, windows didn't work and the power steering seemed to stop working. It was very scary. I got the vehicle to a dealership as luckily we were close to our destination. I turned off the ignition and explained the problem to the tech. He turned the car back on and it was like nothing had ever happened. The dashboard lit up fine and the windows worked fine. However, I did have a message stating I now had an airbag issue. They kept the car for 3 days trying to recreate what I had described and they could not figure it out. This incident happened about a year ago. It's happened no fewer than 8 times since then. I've taken it to other dealerships. I'm always charged a diagnostic fee and they can never figure out what's going on. It's very scary as there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason when the issue will occur. Sometimes my windshield wiper goes on it's own and sometimes my stereo flicks on and off; then I get the ABS system failure and dashboard goes dead. Volvo really needs to figure this out before someone gets hurt.

Filed Jun 17, 2012 · Acceleration, Airbags · 122,500 miles · AZ

Driving from phx to tus at 75 mi out of phx at about 2200hrs. The car completely failed for fraction of a second then resumed normal operation until arriving at destination 10 mi. Later. The second time a week later was traveling to phx at 1800 hrs. 70mi out of tus. The car failed like the first time then a few seconds later did it again reached destination about 15mi. Later. When this happens the lights, radio, windows, dash light and gauges all stop working the mess. Comes on ABS,SRS. Its happened 5 or 6 times now with the worst being yesterday 16 june 2012 . I got off loop 202 and pulled in a parking lot and shut down the car and then attempted to restart 4 times before it restarted. The A/C,windows, lights, gauges,turn signals all failed. The mess. Abs, SRS, check engine came on. I drove about 5 mi to destination. I'm now scared to drive it if the SRS, ABS warning are on are they working? If in an accident will the passengers and driver be protected ?

Filed Oct 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 113,026 miles · CA

While driving the electronics shut off and the engine dies as if its in neutral. Took to volvo service and they said a can software upgrade would solve it, this did not solve it, immediately after we left the same thing happened within a few miles, engine shut down, power went out, when restarted the SRS airbag error code came on as well as the ABS break failure message. I see you guys have completed an investigation (pe10025) on this but what the heck is being done about it. This car is very dangerous to my wife and newborn!!!! The car goes from 70 to 10mph on the freeway, how is this not as important as the issue with toyotas excessive acceleration problem, does someone need to die before you guys take this serious!