2009 Volvo XC90
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 7 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
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 7 total reports mention: electrical system.
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During switching off ignition a warning light was visible, on turning on ignition again multiple faults registered on the instrument cluster.no issues prior to this fault occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the vehicle had been sitting idle for four days. After four days, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-25
Service brakes
2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-07
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Wheels
1 of 7 total reports mentions: wheels.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Opened trunk hatch door to put items in trunk and lifted door to the full open position, the hydraulic arms both failed and the full weight of the door fell directly onto head causing severe head injury with residual effects.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-02
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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
2009 Volvo XC90 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
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- Is the 2009 Volvo XC90 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo XC90?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Volvo XC90 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.