Worst 2008 Volvo Xc90 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
SEAT BELTS
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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 SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 96,173 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | 1 | 81,250 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | — | — | 96,333 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 108,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 68,667 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | 1 | 1 | 47,300 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 116,580 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 435 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 25,848 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 77,320 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 116,580 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 21,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 116,580 mi |
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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 campaigns 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.
Other Volvo Xc90 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc90 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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