2006 Volvo XC90: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 16, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · MA

Vehicle is slightly off-balance no matter if I do an alignment ball joints seem to always get affected. I’m not sure if the hydraulics are working correctly. Yesterday I just started leaking antifreeze fluid.

Filed Nov 8, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 130,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to crippen volvo (8300 w. Saginaw hwy, lansing, mi), but the failure could not be duplicated. Approximately one month later, while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly pulled hard to the right and the driver nearly lost control of the steering. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger side tie rod ball joint failed and the wheels were not properly positioned. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and the tie rod was damaged. The contact indicated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v155000 (steering) although the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. Also, on several occasions, the vehicle could not be immediately started. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off and caused the power steering and power brakes to become inoperable. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000. *tt

Filed Mar 27, 2015 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · IN

I have had multiple issues with the suspension of this car in the past two years.- up until recently, these were the only problems I had with the car. First the strut engine mount brace and torque rods needed replacing, then at 155,000 I needed to have the front ball joint,control arms and bushings replaced. At 158,000 I had to replace the right rear knuckle and wheel bearings. Now at 189,000 I have a problem with my outer tie rods. I had just thought these were expected wear and tear for a high mileage vehicle, but I saw that there had been recalls for failures of these parts in some versions of my car. I checked with volvo and they claimed that my VIN was not included in these recalls. But I do find it suspicious that I now am having the same issues that so many "other versions" of my model and year vehicle had. Should my car have been included in the recalls? How do they determine which ones have a problem and which ones do not? Thanks

Filed Jan 12, 2009 · Locks, Wheels · IL

I own a 2006 volvo xc90 and I am concerned that the rear wheel bearing may be a manufacturers defect. I recently took my vehicle into a volvo dealer (july 2008 while still covered under warranty) as I felt that it wasn't running properly and it was making weird noises they could not find the problem (I made the dealership provide me with a car fax report as I bought the vehicle as a demo). Just last week, 4,000 miles after the warranty expired the noises got worse and I discovered both rear wheel bearings were bad along with both rear tie rods. I contacted corp. Volvo and they agreed to cover a little over 50% of the entire repairs. I am concerned because while I was researching over the internet I discovered that there are several people with the same car that have experienced the same problem. I even received confirmation from the dealership that my specific vehicle is known for this problem. I found on your website that the tie rod assembly was a recall for my vehicle (06v‑155). If volvo replaced this part as recall on my vehicle why would they go bad again in such a short time frame? Would a defective tie rod cause wear and tear on the wheel bearings? I am concerned this is going to happen to other consumers or even worse this defect may cause an accident? I did not feel that I should be held responsible for any of the repairs and I hope that other consumers in my position would not have to go through this as it does appear to be a known and common problem. Please help research this problem.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Tires · 23,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 volvo xc90. While driving, the contact heard a loud noise and the steering became difficult. The dealer stated that the tie rods were under recall and replaced them. After returning home, the contact examined the paperwork which stated that the tires were completely bald. She called the dealer and they picked up her vehicle. The dealer is currently replacing all four pirelli 17 inch tires, however, she must pay 50% of the cost. The engine size and dot number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 23,000.