Other XC90 Problem: - Droaning noise still present - Page 2

Blue693 · Jun 2nd, 2012, 18:58

Just had both rear bearings done under warranty on my 2011 XC90 with just 25,000 miles on the clock......interestingly, Volvo Sweden have added and extra two years warranty on this specific part over and above the normal 2 years on the rest of the car......

Symptoms were the same, sounded like noise from the front, but it was actually the rear bearings.....

bobdabuilda · Jun 3rd, 2012, 11:55

What happened to Wess the original poster? Did you get it sorted? Please update.

Ron_XC90 · Jun 3rd, 2012, 12:11

Never forget that a droaning noise could very well be caused by uneven tyres. It is quite easy to check by just swapping the front and rear wheels and see if the noise moves from front to back or vv.

minstrelblue · Jun 14th, 2012, 08:39

I have a 2009 xc90 [38k miles]with a groaning/moaning sound and took it to volvo 2 weeks before the warranty expired, they kept it for 2 days and said it was some loose heat shields ???. I too have grabbers fitted and they said the noise was from the tyres, i argued that this was not true as the sound had started before i fitted the tyres. I took it back to volvo just before the warranty date with the same conclusion- this time they actually had it for 4 days, even though i told them i suspected a wheel bearing.the result was the same ie[ no bearing fault], just tyre noise. Thanks to posts on xc90 wheel bearing forums i tried cornering at higher speeds and noticed the groaning ceased when i went left but stayed the same when i went right, indicating a left bearing issue, because as i cornered left at approx 40mph the noise went away but returned when back straight.I took it back 3 days ago [warranty has now expired] and wonder of wonders they told me late last night, tests had revealed a failed rear nearside wheel bearing, which they are replacing today, but volvo have offered to pay only 90% of the cost leaving me with a £37 bill...charming'. trouble is i need the car urgently for a trip tomorrow and cannot afford a fight over £37...hope this helps

moncman · Jun 14th, 2012, 10:57

Mine produced a droaning noise this weekend but by Monday it had gone again - seemed to coincide with the mother-in-law going back home.

Ron_XC90 · Jun 14th, 2012, 11:05

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Originally Posted by moncman

Mine produced a droaning noise this weekend but by Monday it had gone again - seemed to coincide with the mother-in-law going back home.

Was that more a 'moaning' noise rather than 'droaning'? I seem to get that all the time....

d3cym · Jun 14th, 2012, 17:33

hi i have a similar problem with my 04 plate but there is no drone when its in a srtaight line and only drones when i am putting any power into the cornering but does not drone when coasting in a corner any ideas follks ???

GJB · Jun 14th, 2012, 22:53

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Originally Posted by d3cym

hi i have a similar problem with my 04 plate but there is no drone when its in a srtaight line and only drones when i am putting any power into the cornering but does not drone when coasting in a corner any ideas follks ???

Would bet on wheel bearing.

Wess · Jun 14th, 2012, 23:08

Yes I managed to get it sorted, it was the drivers side wheel bearing now I have a nice smooth drive again. Thanks for all the help and replys .

d3cym · Jun 19th, 2012, 12:55

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Originally Posted by GJB

Would bet on wheel bearing.

thanks m8 going into my m8 garage to get checked today he said it could be the transmission :-( fingers crossed its not. will keep yous posted !!!

Jun 2nd, 2012, 18:58	#11
Blue693 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2015 21:30 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Falkenberg	Just had both rear bearings done under warranty on my 2011 XC90 with just 25,000 miles on the clock......interestingly, Volvo Sweden have added and extra two years warranty on this specific part over and above the normal 2 years on the rest of the car...... Symptoms were the same, sounded like noise from the front, but it was actually the rear bearings..... __________________ XC90 MY2011 D5 R Design Polestar Upgrade S60 MY2003 D5 SE

Jun 3rd, 2012, 12:11	#13
Ron_XC90 Master Member Last Online: May 19th, 2014 11:33 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Redditch View Photos By: Ron_XC90	Never forget that a droaning noise could very well be caused by uneven tyres. It is quite easy to check by just swapping the front and rear wheels and see if the noise moves from front to back or vv. __________________ Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD Limited 2010 XC90 D5 SE Geartronic, MY2008 (Now sold) Mitsi Pajero 2.8TD Super Exceed '96 (My Toy) Member of the Gloucestershire & Worcestershire 4x4 Response group. www.gw4x4r.co.uk Last edited by Ron_XC90; Jun 3rd, 2012 at 12:37.

Jun 14th, 2012, 08:39	#14
minstrelblue minstrelblue Last Online: Apr 1st, 2023 21:26 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: upminster	wheel bearings I have a 2009 xc90 [38k miles]with a groaning/moaning sound and took it to volvo 2 weeks before the warranty expired, they kept it for 2 days and said it was some loose heat shields ???. I too have grabbers fitted and they said the noise was from the tyres, i argued that this was not true as the sound had started before i fitted the tyres. I took it back to volvo just before the warranty date with the same conclusion- this time they actually had it for 4 days, even though i told them i suspected a wheel bearing.the result was the same ie[ no bearing fault], just tyre noise. Thanks to posts on xc90 wheel bearing forums i tried cornering at higher speeds and noticed the groaning ceased when i went left but stayed the same when i went right, indicating a left bearing issue, because as i cornered left at approx 40mph the noise went away but returned when back straight.I took it back 3 days ago [warranty has now expired] and wonder of wonders they told me late last night, tests had revealed a failed rear nearside wheel bearing, which they are replacing today, but volvo have offered to pay only 90% of the cost leaving me with a £37 bill...charming'. trouble is i need the car urgently for a trip tomorrow and cannot afford a fight over £37...hope this helps Last edited by minstrelblue; Jun 14th, 2012 at 08:41.

Jun 14th, 2012, 10:57	#15
moncman Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2024 10:03 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grantham	Droaning noise Mine produced a droaning noise this weekend but by Monday it had gone again - seemed to coincide with the mother-in-law going back home.

Jun 14th, 2012, 17:33	#17
d3cym New Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2018 17:08 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: glasgow	drone hi i have a similar problem with my 04 plate but there is no drone when its in a srtaight line and only drones when i am putting any power into the cornering but does not drone when coasting in a corner any ideas follks ???

Jun 3rd, 2012, 11:55	#12
bobdabuilda Premier Member Last Online: May 31st, 2022 11:32 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: south	What happened to Wess the original poster? Did you get it sorted? Please update.

Jun 14th, 2012, 23:08	#19
Wess Junior Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2022 14:57 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Torpoint	The original poster Yes I managed to get it sorted, it was the drivers side wheel bearing now I have a nice smooth drive again. Thanks for all the help and replys .

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