2004 Volvo XC90: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 9, 2025 · Electrical · CA

Instrument panel shuts down while driving on street. I believe it is the central electronic module that fails. It has happened numerous times and it is unsafe to drive without a speedometer, tachometer, odometer fuel gauge, and temperature gauge. It has now stopped altogether. Gauges just sit there and bounce

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 78,000 miles · NY

Tl-contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90 ---- contact called volvo dealer in white plains ny... Contact stated airbag light came on while driving and was on for a month.... Vehicle stalled going 50mph ... Power steering went out on main highway vehicle lost power and shut off.... Vehicle restarts and then shuts off again after going a couple miles...spoke with mechanic at dealership who stated that airbags are recalled....mechanic by the name of anthony.... Told contact that airbag light being on was not a big deal....that airbag was faulty so it would not deploy in accident........ 0 recalls associated with this VIN.. Cb

Filed Jun 7, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 130,000 miles · VA

2004 volvo xc90 sudden engine stall with lose of headlights: I was traveling on the interstate at night with the cruise set at 75 MPH when suddenly it was like someone turned the ignition key to off for about 3 seconds, and then turned the key back on without restarting the engine. With all the warning lamps illuminated, and the engine at a stall I pulled into the emergency lane, and stopped. I then shifted to park and attempted to start the vehicle, where it took several attempts to start. The headlights did not stop working while pulling over, and when I stopped I switched the lights off before I restarted the engine. The first thing at mind was a fuel pump that was starting to act up. After restarting I revved the engine up a few quick times (to clear the engines throat). I then got back on the interstate accelerating to 75 MPH , but doing so manually this time(no cruise control). About 10 min had passed when suddenly the engine started losing power as I was having to press the accelerator harder to maintain speed. While still coasting at 65 MPH or so I placed the transmission into neutral, and attempted to restart the engine, when I turned the key to the start position I lost all the lights, I quickly released the key to the on position, and the lights remained off. I quickly pulled to the emergency lane and used the force to avoid the guardrail and the ditch. All the warning light were illuminated, and the engine was at a stall. I then turned the ignition key off and then back on, and that restored the headlights. It took 5-8 attempts to restart the engine, and again I'm thinking fuel pump acting up. Each time I attempted to restart the engine it would spit and sputter like if the fuel pump were only delivering half the pressure needed for the fuel injectors. After the engine restarted I made it home, and the problem has not arisen since,

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 170,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving various speeds, the power steering failed and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled. The contact stated that a new alternator was placed in the vehicle two days prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Electrical · 180,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Djr

Filed May 14, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While in park, the contact heard a noise. All the warning lights on the instrument panel failed to illuminate and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the contact stated that the odometer displayed an incorrect reading and there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central electronic module and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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 Mar 18, 2015 · Engine · 122,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jan 8, 2015 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was notified of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 167,000 miles · GA

In october 2014 myself my boyfriend and my 7 year old we're driving home when all of a sudden the car would not accelerate when I tried to push through the traffic light the vehicle then slowed down in the middle of the road their was no way of me trying to pull over bc the car completely stopped I then proceeded to get my 7 year old out the truck and her spelt belt in the back was stuck and would not come out we were almost hit from the back due to the vehicle stalling in the middle of the road in a curve we were stranded for about three hours in the dark when we were finally towed home I was told that the transmission was no good and this is the reason our vehicle stalled and was disabled.

Filed Sep 29, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 65,000 miles · CA

While driving our volvo xc-90, the entire electrical system shuts down (dashboard display, lighting, AC, power windows, power door locks, everything electrical etc.). Additionally, for a split second the engine/transmission jerks and/or stalls before resuming. The first time this happened was in 2010 and never occurred again for several years. Then suddenly on a recent trip in august 2014 this happened repeatedly and the electrical system never returned to operation during that trip. In that august 2014 occurrence we were traveling down narrow state highway 1 in big sur, california. Had we lost control of the vehicle during the jerking episodes we could have gone off the narrow road and down the steep cliff side to our deaths. This put our family in a very perilous situation. Additionally, since the above incident in late august 2014 the vehicle has experienced numerous other flashes/jerking incidents while at highway speeds. This occurrence seems to be increasing. This is a very dangerous situation and needs to be addressed with a national re-call.

Filed Aug 29, 2014 · Electrical · 136,298 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volvo xc90. Whenever the vehicle was driven over a bump in the road or if the contact inadvertently hit the key, the vehicle would stall. The latest failure occurred while driving 70 MPH. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. Updated 10/30/14*lj updated 04/27/2015