2007 Volvo XC90 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Volvo XC90. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (14), Power Train (5), Unknown Or Other (4).
Key takeaways
- 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 14 | 37% |
| Power Train | 5 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 11% |
| Steering | 4 | 11% |
| Engine | 4 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 8% |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 5% |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-02-02
While driving the vehicle under normal conditions, a sudden electrical fire occurred, requiring immediate evacuation. The vehicle was pulled over safely and the driver exited before the fire escalated. The fire department responded and the vehicle was declared a total loss due to fire damage. The failure is believed to...
Air Bags - filed 2023-12-29
The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument cluster. The local dealer was contacted, and it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the air bag module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independen...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-11-27
I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning matter regarding my recently acquired 2007 Volvo XC90. Upon refueling the vehicle to a level exceeding half the tank capacity, there is a discernible and persistent odor of gasoline within the cabin. Given the potential safety implications associated with such an is...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.