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2010 Volvo XC90 problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

12 owner complaints analyzed

3 distinct recall campaigns

97,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2010 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 12 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Engine operation325.0%
Fuel system concerns216.7%
Steering behavior18.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Steering
2
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
2
Air Bags
1
Engine
1
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
Service Brakes
1
Structure
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Steering2
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire2
Air Bags1
Engine1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Service Brakes1
Structure1

Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Steering: 2; Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire: 2; Air Bags: 1; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
4
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9994
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 1

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014
2
2016
2
2018
3
2019
2
2020
2
2023
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20142
20162
20183
20192
20202
20231

2014: 2; 2016: 2; 2018: 3; 2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2023: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11144238 · 2018-10-30 (October 30, 2018)

DROVE VOLVO ONE DAY AGO AND WHILE DRIVING ON RURAL HIGHWAY ROAD EARLY MORNING IN THE DARK, VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING TOTALLY SHUT DOWN IN MIDDLE OF ROAD AND STALLED OUT. HAD TO VEER OFF ROAD AND COAST ON INCLINE WITH NOT MUCH MOMENTUM DUE TO CARS BEHIND ME. WAS DANGEROUS SITUATION, BUT LUCKILY GOT VEHICLE INTO SMALL DITCH OFF ROAD . HAD TO BE TOWED TO GARAGE AS WOULD NOT RESTART. WAS ADVISED BY VOLVO DEALER AFTER DIAGNOSTIC THAT FUEL PUMP WAS BAD AND PART BURNED OUT INSIDE IT AND NEEDS REPLACED. ABOUT A LITTLE LESS THEN A YEAR AGO VEHICLE BEGAN…

Owner-reported narrative. 101,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11144238 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11299955 · 2020-01-16 (January 16, 2020)

ENGINE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. TWO CONSECUTIVE TANKFULS AT ABOUT 1/4 TANK OR 135 MILES TO EMPTY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. RESTARTED ENGINE AND LIMPED TO NEAREST GAS STATION. AFTER FILLUP ENGINE LIGHT CLEARED AND IT DROVE FINE UNTIL DOWN TO APPROX A QUARTER TANK AGAIN WHEN IT REOCCURRED.

Owner-reported narrative. 151,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11299955 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11256965 · 2019-09-20 (September 20, 2019)

THE VEHICLE GETS A STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE DRIVING AREA WHEN GAS TANK FILLED. NO FUEL FOUND TO BE LEAKING. SMELL COMES FROM UNDER FLOOR BY BACKSEATS

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11256965 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11209692 · 2019-05-24 (May 24, 2019)

STEERING OFTEN SHAKES AND IS HARD TO CONTROL GOING OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR. STEERING COLUMN STICKS AT TIMES AND THEN IS VERY WOBBLY.

Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11209692 at NHTSA ↗