Worst 2011 Volvo Xc90 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Volvo Xc90.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | 1 | 83,011 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 119,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 1,950 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 752 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 5 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 2,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 2,400 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 127,200 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 23,540 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 2,400 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 142,000 mi |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo Xc90. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2011 Volvo Xc90
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~350 vehicles.
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.
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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