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2004 Volvo XC90 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

32Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
6.9%Of all 462 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM152 · 32.9%
POWER TRAIN37 · 8%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE32 · 6.9%

Share of the 462 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Volvo XC90 overview page.

What owners report

“MY 2004 VOLVO XC90 HAS A FUEL LEAK COMING FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE REGION OF THE FUEL PUMP, HOSE OR GAS TANK. I AM TOLD…”NHTSA complaint 10286721 — filed 10/08/2009
“LAST COUPLE OF DAYS I NOTICED STRONG GAS SMELLS IN THE GARAGE. DROVE THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE AND PARKED IT BACK IN THE GARAGE…”NHTSA complaint 10282074 — filed 08/28/2009
“FUEL PUMP LEAKING CAUSING INTERNAL GAS FUMES WITH PASSENGER HAZARD AND VISIBLE LEAKING OF GASOLINE ONTO ROAD FROM THE PUMP-GAS TANK ASSEMBLY. THE FUEL PUMP…”NHTSA complaint 10253585 — filed 01/02/2009

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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Volvo XC90 have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Volvo XC90: 32 of 462 complaints on file (6.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Volvo XC90 have in total?

462 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.