2008 Volvo XC90 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Volvo XC90. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (8), Engine (6), Seat Belts (4).
Key takeaways
- 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 28% |
| Engine | 6 | 21% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 14% |
| Power Train | 4 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 10% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 10% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Steering | 1 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 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,seat Belts,engine - filed 2026-02-04
All seatbelts in vehicle sticks and/or catches have to use seriously more pressure on release button,or seatbelt/latch it’s self or both. My wife and children have had me have to come get it because it wouldn’t release. Engine motor mount bolt had to be replaced, I noticed when alternator went out, vehicle wouldn’t res...
Exterior Lighting,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2022-03-17
Well I was at a red light waiting for the light to train green when I stepped on the Excelerator pedal I heard something snapped and the car would not move anymore I try to switch gears and the car would not move at all it would just accelerate the engine will sound like Like if I had the car on Neutral. In any gear I ...
Electrical System,seat Belts,electronic Stability Control (esc) - filed 2019-08-08
2008 VOLVO XC90 V8 HAS BEEN TOWED 3X IN THE PAST MONTH. THE BATTERY HAS COMPLETELY AND INCONSISTENTLY DRAINED. THEY CHECKED RELAY SWITCHES, FUSES, ALTERNATOR, STARTER, BATTERY CONNECTIONS, ETC. 3X IN THE SHOP! SO FED UP. CAR IS NOW IN SHOP AND I'VE READ THAT VOLVO IS IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR BATTERY DRAIN FROM SIR...
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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.