2007 Volvo XC90
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
37% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 38 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 93 |
| 2004 | 462 |
| 2005 | 223 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 197 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2025 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
37% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-02
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
After 30 minutes of highway driving exited onto secondary road to add oil for low oil light indicator. Engine began smoking in two minutes and lifting hood caused engine to burst into flames. Chemical fire retardant sprayed within three minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-02
Also filed under Engine
In a nutshell: at approximately 8:35 Wednesday morning (October 28TH), my Volvo XC90 spontaneously caught fire in the pouring rain. I was in the car at the time. Thankfully nobody was hurt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-03
Also filed under Exterior lighting and structure
Power train
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and park/neutral start interlock switch.
Steering
11% · 4 reportsEngine
11% · 4 reportsService brakes
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-01-28Visibility07V563000 On certain sport utility vehicles, under certain conditions, the climate control module (Ccm) may receive a 'shut-down signal' from the engine control module (ECM) after ignition key insertion. If…
Remedy: The ECM software will be upgraded. The recall began on January 28, 2008. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
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2010-11-18Equipment10V566000 Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (Gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Volvo XC90 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07V563000 · Visibility
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2007 Volvo XC90 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Volvo XC90 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Volvo XC90?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo XC90 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.