Worst 2018 Volvo Xc90 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Volvo Xc90.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 32,380 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | 1 | 16,133 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | — | — | 21,600 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 11,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 17,250 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 1 | — | 3,125 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 2,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | 13,580 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 14,037 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Volvo Xc90
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~20,621 vehicles.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2016-2020 XC90 Excellence vehicles. Liquid or condensation on the rear seat control display may cause the front passenger seat to move back as far as possible.
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
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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