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Major Problems with Volvo XC90 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Volvo XC90 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2004, for instance, is the worst year for the XC90. Older XC90 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Volvo XC90 Problems

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2016 Volvo XC90 August 14, 2015 Victims: 3 Mileage: 379 miles

While driving at approximately 60 mph with no car within 200 yards in front of vehicle, no object on the road, and no collision was imminent, the vehicle suddenly and spontaneously slowed down to almost 5 mph from about 60 mph for no reason. the seat belts pretensioned, the gas pedal dropped out from driver's feet. city safety activated. all occupants developed mild whiplash. it took several second to get car to return to highway speeds. dealer claims it was due to a toll tag that was placed to closely to the city safety system near the rear view mirror. ...

RECLINER
2003 Volvo XC90 August 30, 2003 Victims: 3 Mileage: 2500 miles

I was involved in a rear-end collision with my 2 children in a volvo xc90. my seat back failed during the accident and i am not referring to the whips system. i sustained multiple injuries including a whiplash injury as well as injuries of my back and left shoulder that i believe were exacerbated by the seat back assuming a fairly reclined position. i also fear that if either of my children had been sitting behind the drivers seat (especially in a rear-facing infant seat) they could have been seriously injured as a result of this failure of the ...

SIDE/WINDOW
2004 Volvo XC90 March 25, 2005 Victims: 2 Mileage: 22000 miles

March 25, 2005 had wreck, hit rear driver's side door; air bags on drivers side door and driver side rear door did not deploy. volvo will not cooperate with car owner to fix problem with air bags. they said air bags did deploy. owner would like further research on side curtin air bags. *ak

What is the most common problem with Volvo XC90?

Overall the worst problem with Volvo XC90 relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific XC90 years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 282 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 184 ENGINE 104 POWER TRAIN 81 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 63 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 61 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 52 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 44 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 39 AIR BAGS 39 SERVICE BRAKES 36 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 35 STEERING 32 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 28 BODY 23 ENGINE 23 SUSPENSION 20 WHEELS 20 EQUIPMENT 15 STRUCTURE 13 TIRES 13 TREAD/BELT 13 FUEL PUMP 12 SEAT BELTS 11 COOLING SYSTEM 11 REAR 10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8 VISIBILITY/WIPER 8 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 6 PARKING BRAKE 6 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6 IGNITION 6 SEATS 6 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 6 WHEEL BEARING 6 DOOR 5 DRIVELINE 5 FRONT 5 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 5 LATCH 4 SIDEWALL 4 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 4 FRONTAL 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 ELECTRICAL 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING 3 VISIBILITY 2 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 2 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 2 EXHAUST SYSTEM 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 SWITCH 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 AXLE HUBS 2 FRONT UNDERHOOD 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 UPPER BALL JOINT 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 LABELS 2 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 SOFTWARE 2 DELIVERY 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 ROTOR 1 MECHANICAL 1 DRUM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 REAR/OTHER 1 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 PADS 1 CALIPER 1 CHILD SEAT 1 RECLINER 1 ANCHORAGE 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 RACK AND PINION 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 TAILGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 PUMP 1 FAN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 COLUMN 1 CABLES 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 EXTERNAL 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 MARKINGS 1 FUEL PUMP 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 CAMERA SYSTEM 1 ASSIST 1
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