2014 XC90 - Few Issues - Imagined or Real?

[twovolvofamily]

Hi - Last year my husband bought a new 2014 XC90. So far the car has been great but there are some quirks and I am trying to find out if these are on-going issues. The car has been back to the dealer three times and they always say "they can't replicate the problem". So here goes the litany of issues -
1. Back-up camera sometimes does not come up at all when the car is in reverse and the image does not appear to be clear. Dealer said it was a software issue and that they updated the software but my husband swears it is still not working properly.
2. Loud whining noise - When the car is first started the engine runs at a high rpm and with a loud whine, after a few seconds the idle drops back and the whine becomes less noticeable. Dealer said this is "just how the car is" and there is no fix for it because the whine is inherent with all XC-90's.
3. Windshield wipers - When the wipers complete their sweep my husband thinks they are too loud. Again, dealer said there is nothing wrong with the wipers.
4. Loss of coolant - The low coolant light came on several times. The car was taken back to the dealer and they topped off the coolant and said it was low due to evaporation. My husband says the cooling system is a "closed system" and there should be no evaporation, so where is the coolant going?
5. Possible wheel bearing issue - Unusual noise coming from left front and when making a turn you can hear what I would call a clunking noise, especially at a slow speed.

I hope someone can shed some light on the issues above because knowing my husband he is going to harp on this until Volvo's fly, which in turn is driving me up the wall. All that said I still love my 02 Volvo XC70! Thanks in advance for any advice!

[thebull]

Hello there - It is very hard to say this way. I can tell you only just how my XC90 according to your findings.
1. I don't have backup camera and have no idea. Clear picture perhaps correspond to level of light and cleanness of the camera.
2. I do have whining noise when I start the car in the morning. I think it is the way. Funny part is that where I park there is one more XC90 and I can always tell when this car is starting. I bet your engine is like mine - 3.2. Say is normal.
3. Loud wipers... I was thinking here and mine are not so quiet either to be honest.
4. Loss of coolant - Light came several times... Mine never came. I have this car since January and never open the coolant. Do you have external leak or coolant smell? Drips on the ground or skid plate? If this due to evaporation change your coolant expansion tank cap may be. Hey, how is the ambient temperature. If its too cold coolant could go under minimum mark.
5. This noise on the left front could be from the axle. Lift the wheel and shake it. If there is some play it is the wheel bearing. When driving swing the steering left and right (if no traffic) and listen how the noise is changing. If changing it is the bearing. This clinking noise you describe is normally from the axle.

What is the mileage on this car?

[twovolvofamily]

Thanks for the reply. Mileage is 9500.

[thebull]

9500! It is a brand new car. You do have warranty right? Just drive for now. Axle or bearing going on car like this one is unlikely.... very unlikely. Same with the coolant. It should stabilize the level. Drive and watch for now.