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Problems with 2003 Volvo XC90 AIR BAGS

On average, the 2003 Volvo XC90 starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 77 575 miles.

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2003 Volvo XC90

Instrument cluster goes black if turn car off comes back on. message center say srs air bag failure. *tr

The srs light came on, which appears to be a common problem with my model. the dealer said they need to replace the entire srs console for $1000. they cannot guarantee it, but it's possible my airbags will not deploy if they do not replace this. *tr

Operating vehicle since oct '08, since that time there has been a noise emanating from front pass-side wheel area. purchasing dealer(hall chevy, chesapeake, va) performed wheel-alignment to "fix" the noise which did not remedy. volvo dealer in arvada, co diagnosed it as failed, or failing wheel hub, to be replaced at cost of $500. this vehicle also had trans failure at appx 76k miles, and throttle control module failure in oct '09. i believe there are many concerns about operating and having confidence in its ability to operate "safely and reliably" the vehicle has been in the shop nearly as much as on-the-road since it's i purchased it in oct '08. *tr

While backing put of a parking lot power steering failed, vehicle smoked then caught on fire. driver suffered from smoke inhalation. *ak prior to the vehicle catching on fire the consumer was involved in an accident the year before (july 12, 2003). the consumer was pressing on the horn when the crash occurred. the consumers hand was on the when the air bag deployed. the driver sustained several broken ones in her right hand which required 2 surgeries, extensive physical therapy and many other medical procedures. *nm *la

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