Worst 2008 Volvo Xc90 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Volvo Xc90.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 96,173 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 81,250 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo Xc90. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2008 Volvo Xc90
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~416 vehicles.
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
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2008 Volvo Xc90 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Volvo Xc90 reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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