2009 Volvo XC90 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volvo XC90. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (3), Service Brakes (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
Key takeaways
- 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 43% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 14% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 14% |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% |
| Structure | 1 | 14% |
| Engine | 1 | 14% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2023-01-17
A plastic Fuel Pressure Sensor bracket holder, part number: 30720139, found on Volvo V8 XC90 and S80 (2005-2011) can crack, resulting in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. See attached picture of 30720139, with highlight of plastic assembly. No replacement part is available from Volvo, since ~Dec 2021, per th...
Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2021-10-07
I have installed a SprintDrive installed in my Volvo. Since the installation, I have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. The following issues have occurred: 1) Whilst driving on the Muskogee Turnpike, the cruising control system would disengage. This occurred at least t...
Wheels - filed 2017-08-15
REAR SPARE TIRE DROPPED OFF VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC SLIDING ACROSS THE FREEWAY, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CABLE HOLDING REAR TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE
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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.