2012 Volvo Xc90 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Volvo Xc90.

20112013
Complaints
6
per 10K Sold
5.8
US Sales
10,433
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Volvo Xc90 Problems

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

#11 complaints

Back Over Prevention: Camera System

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Volvo Xc90.

Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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2012 Volvo Xc90 — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Volvo Xc90 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Volvo Xc90 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Back Over Prevention: Camera System with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Volvo Xc90?
Top reported problems: Back Over Prevention: Camera System (1 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2012 Volvo Xc90 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 Volvo Xc90 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2012 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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