Volvo XC90 (Gen 2)
A beautiful and very family-friendly luxury SUV, but the early software reputation is deserved and plug-in-hybrid ERAD repairs can be substantial.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Volvo XC90 (Gen 2), sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
Sensus infotainment freezing and rebooting
medium severityEarly XC90s can suffer screen freezes, slow responses and the temporary loss of climate, navigation and camera functions.
ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Failure
high severityT8 plug-in hybrids are notorious for rear-motor failure, often caused by internal coolant ingress. Coolant leaks past the seals into the motor housing, leading to bearing failure or internal short circuits. In the UK, main dealer replacement of the ERAD unit is extremely costly (£5k-£9k).
Sunroof drain blockages and water ingress
high severityThe sunroof drains can block with debris, leading to water entering the cabin, often soaking the footwells and potentially damaging the central fuse box (CEM).
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