2010 Volvo Xc90 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Volvo Xc90.

20092011
Complaints
16
per 10K Sold
15.8
US Sales
10,118
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2010 Volvo Xc90 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

Fuel System

#22 complaints

Steering Defects

#32 complaints

Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Volvo Xc90.

Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2010 Volvo Xc90

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,260 vehicles.

11V286000Steering
~350 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.

10V566000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~416 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

10V147000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
~2,494 affected

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC90 VEHICLES. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE LINE AND A CONNECTOR.

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2010 Volvo Xc90 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2010 Volvo Xc90 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Volvo Xc90 has 16 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Volvo Xc90?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (3 complaints); Steering Defects (2 complaints); Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2010 Volvo Xc90 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,260 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Volvo Xc90?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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