2010 Volvo XC90
Only 12 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 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 12 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 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 12 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Tires
2 of 12 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.
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I pulled down the spare tire in our 2010 XC90 today to repair a flat (I think this may be the first time we have had to do so).
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-06
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in her garage, the spare tire became detached from the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-15
Also filed under Structure
Steering
2 of 12 total reports mention: steering.
Structure
2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the dashboard had deteriorated to the point where it was structurally unsound and buckling in the area of the front passenger side air bag component.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-11
Also filed under Air bags
Wheels
1 of 12 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2010-04-23Fuel system, gasoline10V147000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010 XC90 vehicles. A leak may develop in the fuel line between the line and a connector.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code printed on the fuel line and replace the fuel pressure line if it falls within the recalled range free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2010. Owners may…
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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…
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2011-06-07Steering11V286000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 XC90 vehicles manufactured from January 29, 2010, through August 16, 2010. The power steering fluid may leak from the oil pipe connection at the…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact Volvo AT 1-800-458-1552.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Volvo XC90 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V147000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 10V566000 · Equipment
- Recall 11V286000 · Steering
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 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 2010 Volvo XC90?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo XC90 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.