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Report: Oil May Leak From AWD Differential Housing

Volvo XC90 Problem
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Model Years Affected: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Average Mileage: 71,000 mi (60,000 mi - 85,000 mi)

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Oil leaks from the all-wheel drive differential housing have been reported.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2004 Volvo XC90, 85,000 mi

    Same as desribed small drip from the AWD dif

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  • Report #2
    nancy63, 2003 Volvo XC90
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    first had to have seals replaced for an oil lead, a few months later another oil leak; had oil trap removed. Labor for this very expensive, first had to find the problem, so I paid that labor. Then they ordered the part and had to pay the labor for repair, nearly $1,000 in labor alone. Now, immediately after that repair, another oil leak. I am told it is probably head gasket and will cost approximately $4,200 including labor. Just can't do it.

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2004 Volvo XC90

    My car is burning oil thru the exhaust pipes. took it to the dealer and they charged me $329.00 for softwRE UPDATE THEN THEY CHARGED ME $ 250.00 for them to test my truck just to see wht the problem was. after all that they still couldnt tell me what was wrong but i damn neared pay a $1,000 in test for my truck then i took it some whereelse and i fing out that my egine is burning oil and that i need a turbo and to fix that is $ 6,800.00 i would never buy theis vechicle again.

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  • Report #4
    saltypup, 2003 Volvo XC90, 64,000 mi
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    transmission oil leak on front differential

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2003 Volvo XC90, 75,000 mi
  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2004 Volvo XC90, 60,000 mi

    Diagnosed in 60 000 miles service, labor intensive, costs about $1200 to fix

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