2016 Volvo XC90 problems
Owners have filed 311 complaints about the 2016 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 27.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 18%.
Complaints311
Crashes11
Fires15
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 27.7% · 86
Electrical system 18.0% · 56
Unknown or other 11.6% · 36
Structure 7.4% · 23
Service brakes 4.5% · 14
Fuel/propulsion system 3.9% · 12
Vehicle speed control 3.5% · 11
Power train 3.2% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 15 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Volvo XC90 in this data, 2016 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2004 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 86 in the last three years against 95 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 12,250 miles.
In owners' own words
About a month ago I received an Engine Coolant Low warning from the vehicle so the fluid was topped off. This past Friday, April 17th as I was driving home around midnight, I received an Engine Temperature is High, please pull over notice so I stopped the vehicle and had it towed home. Saturday evening, as the car was sitting in my driveway, the vehicle caught fire. The entire engine bay ignited and basically melted. Engine
The start-stop function malfunctioned on my vehicle at a busy stop light/intersection. My wife and I felt we needed to push the car to side to keep from getting hit, despite flashers on. We had it towed to a Volvo dealer who was very helpful. They had car fixed next day. Said the computers or sensors not communicating. I asked Volvo if they were fixing all cars. They said moly said my car was now okay Engine · reported at 44,000 miles
Previous issues with brakes, suspension, leaking sunroof, electrical and gauges. Vehicle became disabled due to defect with coolant system, smoke from engine compartment, towed to Monterery Volvo (dealership/service center identified issues with coolant leak present turbo & cooling Plastic pipe. Cruise control-Vacuum Pump: Found vacuum pump leaking oil. Estimated repair $5,414.38 Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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