MYRModel Year Report

Volvo XC90 — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4 model years to avoid, 1 to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid4 years

Caution1 year

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

2003: 93 complaints, Avoid 2004: 462 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 223 complaints, Avoid 2006: 53 complaints, Recommended 2007: 38 complaints, Recommended 2008: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 197 complaints, Avoid 2017: 80 complaints, Caution 2018: 51 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 42 complaints, Recommended 2020: 32 complaints, Recommended 2021: 36 complaints, Recommended 2021 2022: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 40 complaints, Recommended 2024: 36 complaints, Recommended 2024 2025: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2004 · 462
2003: 93 complaints, Avoid 2004: 462 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 223 complaints, Avoid 2006: 53 complaints, Recommended 2007: 38 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 197 complaints, Avoid 2017: 80 complaints, Caution 2017 2018: 51 complaints, Recommended 2019: 42 complaints, Recommended 2019 2020: 32 complaints, Recommended 2021: 36 complaints, Recommended 2021 2022: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 40 complaints, Recommended 2023 2024: 36 complaints, Recommended 2025: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2004 · 462
2003: 93 complaints, Avoid 2003 2004: 462 complaints, Avoid 2004 2005: 223 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 53 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 38 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 7 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2011: 19 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2012 2013: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 197 complaints, Avoid 2016 2017: 80 complaints, Caution 2017 2018: 51 complaints, Recommended 2018 2019: 42 complaints, Recommended 2019 2020: 32 complaints, Recommended 2020 2021: 36 complaints, Recommended 2021 2022: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2022 2023: 40 complaints, Recommended 2023 2024: 36 complaints, Recommended 2024 2025: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2025 2004 · 462
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2025 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2024 ● Recommended 36 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2023 ● Recommended 40 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2022 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2021 ● Recommended 36 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2020 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2019 ● Recommended 42 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2018 ● Recommended 51 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2017 ◆ Caution 80 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2016 ■ Avoid 197 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2015 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ● Recommended 38 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ● Recommended 53 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ■ Avoid 223 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2004 ■ Avoid 462 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2003 ■ Avoid 93 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

35

recalls on file across every Volvo XC90 model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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