Strong odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle when driving and parked
2005 Volvo XC90 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor emanating from the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The odor caused the contact to sustain occasional headaches. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and an independent mechanic on three different occasions where the remedy failed. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that was the fuel line. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. During an inspection, the technician diagnosed that the vehicle had a strong odor of fuel near the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that the vehicle may be included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was excluded. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,792.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, a fuel odor emitted from the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that after the vehicle was restarted, the fuel odor recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
There is a recall dated march 2010 for 2003-2005 xc90 for fuel system problems, I am having problems with my car having problems running. Engine analysis shows code po087and p0089, fuel pressure regulator. Car will not continue to run while driving with less than 3/4 full tank.
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.
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.
Driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine and oil warning lights appeared. The car completely died while I was on the road. The steering wheel and brakes froze up and the speed decreased to barely nothing. I could get the car to just make it off the road safely because I could not turn the wheel or use the brakes well. Thought it was my oil so I was able to get someone to add oil to it while on side of busy road. Started car up fine and drove for 5 more days until it happened again. Got it towed to mechanic who changed the fuel pump. Other electrical problems arouse while mechanic had it so brought to volvo who says I need a new control electric module in my car.
Was starting to accelerate after a red traffic light when the engine suddenly died and car stopped right in the middle of traffic. Car would not start again. Battery was good, started worked good but it sounded like no gas was getting to the engine. Being stuck in the middle of traffic, I was pushed by the car behind me to a safe location out of traffic. Towed car to shop and still investigating the failure.
This car has been a constant problem - I am the original owner and the cost to repair is extremely high.. I am a recent widow and a single mother of 3 children on a fixed income... I am so tired of this car being so unreliable and the repair costs are bankrupting me. I have no where to turn this car has been a lemon from day one and the manufacturer and dealer could care less.
Was driving on free way, as I was accelerating I lost all power and steering.. The engine stalled out and I had to veer off to side so that I wouldn't cause an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact notified the dealer three times but they did not complete the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 9/4/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle smelled of gasoline and had stalled on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The dealer notified the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
When I fill my tank up all the way my gasoline only lasts about 150 miles. The gas has got to be leaking somewhere!!! I have to fill my tank up several times a week.
Strong fuel odor within cabin after fuel fillup, there is a recall on fuel pumps due to fire risk on this exact model, just not on my vehicle. Should I wait for a fire before a recall is issued?
I'd like to add my complaint to the list of those already reporting the abrupt loss of all electronics, including windshield wipers and all dashboard gauges, during a rainstorm. My issue was also identified as a prematurely corroded central electronic module (cem) caused by a design flaw allowing water to access the cem connector. I'm shocked to find out volvo knew about this in 2005, well within the warranty period for most of these affected vehicles, and did nothing to correct or even alert their owners. I urge the federal safety agency to revisit their investigation, and force a recall if volvo continues to refuse. I can assure you as a driver during this event, this is indeed a safety issue, and I hope we aren't waiting for enough injuries or deaths before you get to that obvious conclusion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk excessively with a substantial loss of engine power. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road as the engine stalled. In addition, the contact noticed a strong odor of fuel both inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. The similar failure recurred and the fuel pump was replaced three different times. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall yet the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo xc90. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank when he was driving 25 MPH. The contact referenced recall 09v483000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 64,000.
My car stalls while driving. When checked out by dealership they identified problems with the fuel pump. On your web site there is a recall for 2005 volvo xc90, which my car. However, volvo is declining my request to fix the fuel pump.
Car stalled twice at 65mph while on freeway. First incident was 24nov06, 2nd incident was 12 feb 07. On first incident all car functions completely died and went into "limp mode" after swerving to stop, and was towed to bellingham wa (king volvo) dealer for "software upgrade on fuel pump". On 2nd incident car went into "reduced engine performance" after restart. I drove the car home 350miles although volvo suggested towing. I just traded the car in today on an acura as volvo wasn't interested in helping me beyond a $3k incentive towards a new volvo.
Volvo xc90 awd: this vehicle has failed three times with me and once with the dealer. December 2005 the vehicles failed to start. I had it towed to the local dealership. The problem was a fuel pump malfunction. Fuel pump was replaced, and I drove the truck maybe a good two weeks and early one morning on the interstate the vehicle just slowed speed to 20 MPH. I merged right and the vehicle cut of after waiting a short time I stated the vehicle again and it continued with the same malfunctions. After about 1 hour and a half I arrive to my 20-minute destination and called roadside service again and had the vehicle towed in to the same dealer. After approximately three days the service department calls me in and tells me the vehicle was ready to be pick-up. The problem was their technician forgot to reset the computer system, which cased the vehicle to quit while driving. I accepted my vehicle and representative informed me that the problem was taken care of it was their fault and he apologized..... Okay, three days later the vehicle did the same thing with my children and I on the interstate again I called roadside, vehicle was towed in and I was told that the fuel sensors were faulty and they needed to be replaced. It'''''s been about 8 days later my vehicle is still at volvo. I called today and the service manager with all honesty informed me that they didn't know what the problem was however; there's definitely a problem, because the vehicle cut off again when they test drove the vehicle.
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