2005 Volvo XC90: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 18, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · SC · fire

When cranking it stalls and cuts off and after doing it around 10 times it finally cranks then I have to hurry to put in drive to get the motor going in order to keep her crunk and couple weeks ago because this problem she stalled out and I hit a hole in the road and busted the oil pan so she has been parked every since cause I had my daughter in the car and that wasn't a pretty sight since the hit made her nervous now can't get her to get in the car so I need my car fixed and I see it has several recalls and all and it was on a county street once I got it crunk back up it smoked badly till I turned it off and it took four hours for me to get it out the road

Filed Feb 1, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 14,042 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. Ever since the vehicle was purchased in november of 2018, there had been several electrical failures. The headlights, power door locks, and power rearview mirror failed to operate. Also, the transmission caused the vehicle to jerk and stall while driving. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown volvo dealer, but they refused to provide diagnostic testing and stated that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 14,042.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While slowing down or braking, the vehicle suddenly stalled. In addition, the contact had to make several attempts to get the vehicle to start. There was an abnormal odor of fumes inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who indicated that the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure more than two weeks ago, but had not responded to the contact with a solution. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed and parked on the contact's street due to the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 140,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 72 MPH, the instrument panel began to flash off and on. The vehicle suddenly shut off and stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the central electronic module was damaged due to water exposure and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Body, Electrical · 162,189 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that when it rained, water entered the vehicle through the passenger side and onto the dashboard, causing the instrument panel lights to dim. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the radio no longer worked. Additionally, the headlights turned on and off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 162,189.

Filed Mar 9, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehicle jerked and stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise and stalled. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wire cem needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MI

2005 xc90 v8 stalled in traffic. Would not restart, but starter would crank. Fuel pump controller was found to be internally corroded and filled with dried salt. This controller is mounted forward of the right rear wheel well. Many instances of this controller failing due to salt / moisture ingress have been reported by other owners. The controller was relocated to the inside of the vehicle some model years later.

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 165,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the transmission failed and the instrument panel dimmed temporarily. The contact disconnected the battery cable to reset the vehicle and managed to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred multiple times. An independent mechanic stated that the central electric module malfunctioned which prevents the vehicle from draining water properly during rainy conditions. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2014 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · TN

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 45,000. Rk