volvo xc90 2011 Complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i first experienced the delay in re-acceleration one morning on my way to work. after coming to a complete stop @ a stop sign, i stepped on the gas to take a turn and the car hesitated at a very slow pace to take off. i chalked it up as the car being cold early in the morning. it continued to happen periodically until one day it happened as i was stopped at a busy intersection waiting to turn left. when the intersection was cleared of oncoming traffic from a reasonable distance i pressed the gas to go and the car literally dragged in slow motion into the intersection. the acceleration was so slow that it allowed time for the oncoming traffic to reach me. with the front of my car in the intersection and the oncoming traffic coming directly at me at full speed i had to floor the gas pedal to jump kick the car into speed to get across the intersection safely. after that near death experience i called my dealer immediately. they were able to get me in the next day, gave me a loaner vehicle and kept my car overnight. i got a call from my service advisor the next afternoon stating that they could not duplicate the problem, however they will reset the cars computer to see if that helps. well it didn't. i now don't drive the car unless i absolutely have to. it's still happening and i don't feel completely safe when driving my car. our daughter will be getting her license soon and we thought out of our two cars that the volvo xc90 will be the safest for her to drive. now i don't see it as even being an option for her. i've been online researching similar complaints by other 2011 volvo xc90 owners and didn't find much of anything. perhaps there were just a few bad apples out of the bunch and i just happened to get one of them. my 2011 was purchased new off the showroom's floor june 2011 with 550 miles at delivery. i now have a little over 4000 miles. *kb

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CY1B1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i first experienced the delay in re-acceleration one morning on my way to work. after coming to a complete stop @ a stop sign, i stepped on the gas to take a turn and the car hesitated at a very slow pace to take off. i chalked it up as the car being cold early in the morning. it continued to happen periodically until one day it happened as i was stopped at a busy intersection waiting to turn left. when the intersection was cleared of oncoming traffic from a reasonable distance i pressed the gas to go and the car literally dragged in slow motion into the intersection. the acceleration was so slow that it allowed time for the oncoming traffic to reach me. with the front of my car in the intersection and the oncoming traffic coming directly at me at full speed i had to floor the gas pedal to jump kick the car into speed to get across the intersection safely. after that near death experience i called my dealer immediately. they were able to get me in the next day, gave me a loaner vehicle and kept my car overnight. i got a call from my service advisor the next afternoon stating that they could not duplicate the problem, however they will reset the cars computer to see if that helps. well it didn't. i now don't drive the car unless i absolutely have to. it's still happening and i don't feel completely safe when driving my car. our daughter will be getting her license soon and we thought out of our two cars that the volvo xc90 will be the safest for her to drive. now i don't see it as even being an option for her. i've been online researching similar complaints by other 2011 volvo xc90 owners and didn't find much of anything. perhaps there were just a few bad apples out of the bunch and i just happened to get one of them. my 2011 was purchased new off the showroom's floor june 2011 with 550 miles at delivery. i now have a little over 4000 miles. *kb

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CY1B1

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

i first experienced the delay in re-acceleration one morning on my way to work. after coming to a complete stop @ a stop sign, i stepped on the gas to take a turn and the car hesitated at a very slow pace to take off. i chalked it up as the car being cold early in the morning. it continued to happen periodically until one day it happened as i was stopped at a busy intersection waiting to turn left. when the intersection was cleared of oncoming traffic from a reasonable distance i pressed the gas to go and the car literally dragged in slow motion into the intersection. the acceleration was so slow that it allowed time for the oncoming traffic to reach me. with the front of my car in the intersection and the oncoming traffic coming directly at me at full speed i had to floor the gas pedal to jump kick the car into speed to get across the intersection safely. after that near death experience i called my dealer immediately. they were able to get me in the next day, gave me a loaner vehicle and kept my car overnight. i got a call from my service advisor the next afternoon stating that they could not duplicate the problem, however they will reset the cars computer to see if that helps. well it didn't. i now don't drive the car unless i absolutely have to. it's still happening and i don't feel completely safe when driving my car. our daughter will be getting her license soon and we thought out of our two cars that the volvo xc90 will be the safest for her to drive. now i don't see it as even being an option for her. i've been online researching similar complaints by other 2011 volvo xc90 owners and didn't find much of anything. perhaps there were just a few bad apples out of the bunch and i just happened to get one of them. my 2011 was purchased new off the showroom's floor june 2011 with 550 miles at delivery. i now have a little over 4000 miles. *kb

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CY1B1

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

i first experienced the delay in re-acceleration one morning on my way to work. after coming to a complete stop @ a stop sign, i stepped on the gas to take a turn and the car hesitated at a very slow pace to take off. i chalked it up as the car being cold early in the morning. it continued to happen periodically until one day it happened as i was stopped at a busy intersection waiting to turn left. when the intersection was cleared of oncoming traffic from a reasonable distance i pressed the gas to go and the car literally dragged in slow motion into the intersection. the acceleration was so slow that it allowed time for the oncoming traffic to reach me. with the front of my car in the intersection and the oncoming traffic coming directly at me at full speed i had to floor the gas pedal to jump kick the car into speed to get across the intersection safely. after that near death experience i called my dealer immediately. they were able to get me in the next day, gave me a loaner vehicle and kept my car overnight. i got a call from my service advisor the next afternoon stating that they could not duplicate the problem, however they will reset the cars computer to see if that helps. well it didn't. i now don't drive the car unless i absolutely have to. it's still happening and i don't feel completely safe when driving my car. our daughter will be getting her license soon and we thought out of our two cars that the volvo xc90 will be the safest for her to drive. now i don't see it as even being an option for her. i've been online researching similar complaints by other 2011 volvo xc90 owners and didn't find much of anything. perhaps there were just a few bad apples out of the bunch and i just happened to get one of them. my 2011 was purchased new off the showroom's floor june 2011 with 550 miles at delivery. i now have a little over 4000 miles. *kb

Reported in: LITTLE ELM TX || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CY1B1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

shortly after we purchased our 2011 volvo xc90 brand new we have experienced a lags in acceleration. when accelerating the car would roll very slowly unless the accelerator pedal was completely floored. we waited until our routine oil change was due to have it checked out, and we were told by the dealer that they could not recreate the circumstance. they told us they would update the car's computer which seemed to work briefly, but shortly after the lagging began again. it eventually became more and more common and now it is happening many times a week. after observing these lags in acceleration we have come to the conclusion that this occurs whenever you stop to make a turn. i have been doing research for some time now and reports are just now starting to appear. it is definitely something that needs to be looked into.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

shortly after we purchased our 2011 volvo xc90 brand new we have experienced a lags in acceleration. when accelerating the car would roll very slowly unless the accelerator pedal was completely floored. we waited until our routine oil change was due to have it checked out, and we were told by the dealer that they could not recreate the circumstance. they told us they would update the car's computer which seemed to work briefly, but shortly after the lagging began again. it eventually became more and more common and now it is happening many times a week. after observing these lags in acceleration we have come to the conclusion that this occurs whenever you stop to make a turn. i have been doing research for some time now and reports are just now starting to appear. it is definitely something that needs to be looked into.

Reported in: FAYETTEVILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

2011 volvo xc90. consumer writes in regards seat belt audio system defect *tgw the consumer stated according to the owner's manual, the seat belt reminder consisted of an audible signal, an indicator light above the rear view mirror, and a symbol on the instrument panel that would alert the driver and front seat passenger if their seat belts were not fastened. however, the audible signal only occurred when the vehicle was first started, which was virtually inaudible and did not occur thereafter even if the driver or passenger disconnected their seat belts during the drive. the indicator on the rear view mirror and symbol on the instrument panel were only momentary. the consumer stated the seat belt warning was inadequate and all too easily missed especially by senior citizens, whether they are the passenger or the driver. *jb

Reported in: KENNETT SQUARE PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

SERVICE BRAKES

from the beginning this vehicle has delayed acceleration, very dangerous to drive when pulling out in front of on-coming traffic, or making left hand turn with on-coming traffic. brakes make loud cracking popping sound when braking and turning the wheel, do not feel safe with it making such awful sounds.

Reported in: SLIDELL LA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CZ1B1

POWER TRAIN

from the beginning this vehicle has delayed acceleration, very dangerous to drive when pulling out in front of on-coming traffic, or making left hand turn with on-coming traffic. brakes make loud cracking popping sound when braking and turning the wheel, do not feel safe with it making such awful sounds.

Reported in: SLIDELL LA || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CZ1B1

ENGINE

every time i do not turn my car on for 2 or more consecutive days my car battery dies. this has happened to me 7 times in the course of my 2 year lease. each time it is towed and sent to volvo for service they report that they have solved the problem. one time they claimed it was my blue tooth draining the battery. the next time it was sirius radio draining the battery. the lost goes on and on. clearly there is a problem with no solution as my var battery dies every time it is left unattended. without fail!

Reported in: DELRAY BEACH FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

STRUCTURE:BODY

tailgate strut mounting bolt became detached from car body as i opened the tail gate.the tailgate started to fall closed but i was able to stop it before it hit me.

Reported in: NEW MARKET MD || Crash: N || VIN #: YV4952CZ1B1