2005 Volvo XC90: multiple warning lights

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Acceleration, Electrical · 170,000 miles · VA

While driving vehicle at 55-60 MPH all dashboard lights came on and car lost power. This caused a frightening and extremely dangerous situation. Without headlights or tail lights I could not be seen by other drivers. I tried to cross 2 lanes and get onto the shoulder with no power steering or engine power. While I was very fortunate I was not in or did not cause a serious accident I had an extremely close calls. I changed lanes and almost collided with another vehicle traveling at 55. Once in the lane another driver who was unable to see my vehicle (no lights) came up behind me at a high rate of speed. Only a last minute swerve avoided a rear end collision that no doubt would have caused a terrible accident with very serious if not tragic results. Additionally other drivers had to swerve to avoid the vehicle-causing a very dangerous, chaotic situation. The loss of power and loss of lights came close to causing a major multi-vehicle accident. Many are aware of this problem. Please do not wait until people are killed to reopen the investigation and re-consider a safety recall.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Engine · NY

I purchase a used 2005 volvo on april 19, 2013 from c& m auto sales corporation. In december of 2013 I received a recall notice from volvo. They notified me that all 2004-2005 volvo xc90- were recalled. I was informed to take it to a volvo dealer. I drove the vehicle to white plains, n y. Dealer there I was told they took care of the problem. Upon returning home I noticed all lights were on the dashboard & return the vehicle to the dealer. There were many issues claimed by the dealers and was told to pick it up which I did ever since then vehicle has been parked and not driven.

Filed May 20, 2013 · Electrical · 106,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90.the contact stated that while driving approximately 57 MPH, all of the dashboard warning lights failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the central control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 106,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · AR

Volvo xc90 2005 low beam bulb failure error and one beam turns off. Then comes back on, and sometimes all lights go off. Very dangerous at night. If you turn the headlight dial to another setting they will come back on, but then blink off again, and sometimes off completely. The biggest issue is the intermittent occurrence of this. The car is not safe to drive.

Filed Jan 31, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 131,000 miles · VA

2005 xc90 v8-many problems with check engine light coming on and car losing power. Lost power on interstate-car would lose power and speed-needed tow-happened twice. Current issue check engine light came on followed by all lights coming on stating brake failure, power overload, limp mode and brake failure. Dealer replaced alternator at cost of $1006. 10 days later check engine light and anti skid light came on followed by brake failure light. Car lost headlights and windshield wipers-9 pm and sleeting. Dealer now says need to replace cem and battery at a cost of $3,000 due to water in cem. It was raining or sleeting both times the check engine light came on. Volvo redesigned the cover to prevent water intrusion but needs to issue recall. Very dangerous- ticking time bomb. Someone will have an accident on rainy night on interstate. Please consider requiring recall-owners of this vehicle are spending thousands of dollars due to volvo xc90 v8 design flaws. How can volvo be allowed to sell vehicles that should not be driven outside/or in the rain.