The average cost for a Volvo XC90 AWD Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement is between $75 - $139. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
The drive belt tensioner is a crucial component in a vehicle's engine system designed to maintain optimal tension on the drive belt (also known as the serpentine belt). The serpentine belt is responsible for driving multiple peripheral devices in the engine, such as the alternator, power steering pump, and air conditioning compressor. The tensioner ensures that the belt remains tight enough to efficiently transfer power to these components without slipping. Consisting of a pulley attached to a spring-loaded arm, the drive belt tensioner automatically adjusts to maintain the correct amount of tension as the belt naturally wears over time.
A malfunctioning drive belt tensioner can lead to various noticeable issues that affect the performance of your vehicle. Here are common symptoms:
Replacing a faulty drive belt tensioner is quite urgent because it ensures the proper functioning of the vehicle's drive belt system. Neglecting to address a malfunctioning tensioner can lead to a loss of power to critical components like the alternator or power steering. If left unresolved, a loose or slipping belt could eventually break, leaving you stranded and requiring a tow or emergency repairs. To prevent potential component failure and maintain vehicle safety and efficiency, it’s advisable to address tensioner problems sooner rather than later.
The cost of replacing a drive belt tensioner typically ranges from $150 to $300, depending on the vehicle make and model and labor costs in your area. This price generally includes both the part itself and labor charges. Since the tensioner and the drive belt are closely related, mechanics might recommend replacing the belt simultaneously, even if it hasn't shown clear signs of wear, to save on future labor costs. Additional taxes and fees may apply depending on your location. It is advisable to obtain a few quotes for the best price.
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2014 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $23.00Labor: $50.00{ "partPrice": 23, "laborPrice": 50, "alldata_id": 53821, "alldata_vehicle_id": 53821, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Idler Pulley", "price": "162.51", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31401286" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2014, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5" }2013 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $6.00Labor: $99.00{ "partPrice": 6, "laborPrice": 99, "alldata_id": 51986, "alldata_vehicle_id": 51986, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2013, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5" }2012 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $2.00Labor: $26.00{ "partPrice": 2, "laborPrice": 26, "alldata_id": 50676, "alldata_vehicle_id": 50676, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2012, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5" }2011 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $86.00Labor: $16.00{ "partPrice": 86, "laborPrice": 16, "alldata_id": 52425, "alldata_vehicle_id": 52425, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2011, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 95 B6324S5" }2011 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $3.00Labor: $89.00{ "partPrice": 3, "laborPrice": 89, "alldata_id": 48512, "alldata_vehicle_id": 48512, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2011, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2010 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $76.00Labor: $31.00{ "partPrice": 76, "laborPrice": 31, "alldata_id": 52090, "alldata_vehicle_id": 52090, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2010, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S" }2010 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $81.00Labor: $91.00{ "partPrice": 81, "laborPrice": 91, "alldata_id": 47195, "alldata_vehicle_id": 47195, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2010, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2009 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $85.00Labor: $60.00{ "partPrice": 85, "laborPrice": 60, "alldata_id": 52089, "alldata_vehicle_id": 52089, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2009, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S" }2009 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $90.00Labor: $90.00{ "partPrice": 90, "laborPrice": 90, "alldata_id": 45541, "alldata_vehicle_id": 45541, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2009, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2008 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $40.00Labor: $89.00{ "partPrice": 40, "laborPrice": 89, "alldata_id": 52088, "alldata_vehicle_id": 52088, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2008, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S" }2008 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $88.00Labor: $86.00{ "partPrice": 88, "laborPrice": 86, "alldata_id": 44461, "alldata_vehicle_id": 44461, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2008, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2007 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $53.00Labor: $62.00{ "partPrice": 53, "laborPrice": 62, "alldata_id": 44438, "alldata_vehicle_id": 44438, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "112.93", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "30777695" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "2.2", "warrantytime": "1.5" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2007, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-3.2L VIN 98 B6324S" }2007 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $69.00Labor: $71.00{ "partPrice": 69, "laborPrice": 71, "alldata_id": 42919, "alldata_vehicle_id": 42919, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2007, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2006 Volvo XC90 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $82.00Labor: $93.00{ "partPrice": 82, "laborPrice": 93, "alldata_id": 42452, "alldata_vehicle_id": 42452, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "162.51", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31251250" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2006, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2" }2006 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $50.00Labor: $11.00{ "partPrice": 50, "laborPrice": 11, "alldata_id": 42453, "alldata_vehicle_id": 42453, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2006, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2005 Volvo XC90 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $48.00Labor: $42.00{ "partPrice": 48, "laborPrice": 42, "alldata_id": 41499, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41499, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "162.51", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31251250" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2005, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2" }2005 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $76.00Labor: $35.00{ "partPrice": 76, "laborPrice": 35, "alldata_id": 40034, "alldata_vehicle_id": 40034, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "162.51", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31251250" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2005, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T" }2005 Volvo XC90 AWD V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $44.00Labor: $7.00{ "partPrice": 44, "laborPrice": 7, "alldata_id": 41459, "alldata_vehicle_id": 41459, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "377.19", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31216199" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2005, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "V8-4.4L VIN 85 B8444S" }2004 Volvo XC90 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $10.00Labor: $9.00{ "partPrice": 10, "laborPrice": 9, "alldata_id": 38821, "alldata_vehicle_id": 38821, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "162.51", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31251250" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "0.8", "warrantytime": "0.2" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2004, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2" }2004 Volvo XC90 AWD L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T - Drive Belt Tensioner Costs
Parts: $33.00Labor: $1.00{ "partPrice": 33, "laborPrice": 1, "alldata_id": 38822, "alldata_vehicle_id": 38822, "title": "Drive Belt Tensioner", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "part": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "price": "162.51", "pricecode": "", "partnumber": "31251250" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Serpentine Tensioner", "labor": { "skill": "C", "standardtime": "1.0", "warrantytime": "0.6" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 2004, "make": "Volvo", "model": "XC90 AWD", "engine": "L6-2.9L Turbo VIN 91 B6294T" }