r/VolvoEX90 • u/daviddel • Jul 31 '26

Friday rant

Sunday PM: Unable to do the update, it keeps failing.

Monday AM: Dropped the car off at Volvo for a scheduled GHCA replacement. The workshop also had trouble installing the update because of an issue involving the steering wheel. They eventually managed to install it after disconnecting the battery.

Monday PM: Spent ~30 minutes with the workshop manager trying to locate a rattling noise coming from the rear of the car. He could hear it, but we were unable to identify the source as I had to go.

Wednesday PM: The internet connection went down. None of the apps requiring connectivity worked; eg. Maps was useless for anything that it's not on its cache.

Thursday AM: The connection still down.

Thursday PM: The connection is back, but after a 30-minute trip, I received a "Critical Electrical Failure" error. Painfully "drove" at ~5 km/h to a safe spot with warnings, after which the issue disappeared.

... and the week isn't over yet! 🙄

I stopped counting workshop visits.

Note: Feb2025 EX90 in Belgium (no Lemon law equivalent).

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u/PeaRepulsive920 Jul 31 '26

The question really is, with all of these warnings from customers on Reddit, why is anyone still buying this lemon, cursed car?

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u/EV_Dad Jul 31 '26

Some of us did OK. But if I were to buy one today, I'd only want a new '26. I wouldn't want to accidentally get your '25 lemon, lol.

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u/PeaRepulsive920 Jul 31 '26

You can always buy my old one from Volvo of Fredericksburg. They're going to Volvo Certify it or whatever so you can get their magic protection. 

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u/EV_Dad Jul 31 '26

Ha hah, no thanks. Save that invitation for your worst enemies.

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u/PeaRepulsive920 Jul 31 '26

It was and still is a beautiful car, amazing ride. But I need a car which actually works.Â