2012 Volvo XC90
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.
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On morning of 2/15/2020, I was driving my XC90 (2012, base, auto transmission) on a city street when I realized the steering wheel was no longer in control. It caused the vehicle to swing left and right between the 2 lanes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-05
Power train
1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.
Equipment
1 of 3 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing navigational system(global positioning system).
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the rear back up camera and gps system worked intermittently. The failure occurred without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-02
Also filed under Electrical system and back over prevention
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Back over prevention
1 of 3 total reports mentions: back over prevention, most commonly citing camera system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Volvo XC90 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Equipment: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 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 2012 Volvo XC90?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Volvo XC90 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.