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Volvo XC90: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 25 model years of the Volvo XC90 on record, 2006 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). 2005 has the most recall campaigns (6).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2027 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2026 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2025 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2024 0 0 0 — 24 MPG
2023 0 0 0 — 25 MPG
2022 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2021 0 0 0 — 22 MPG
2020 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2019 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2018 0 0 0 — 23 MPG
2017 0 0 0 — 22 MPG
2016 0 0 0 — 22 MPG
2015 0 0 0 — —
2014 0 4 0 SUSPENSION 18 MPG
2013 0 11 1 AIR BAGS 18 MPG
2012 0 3 0 STEERING 18 MPG
2011 1 19 2 ENGINE 18 MPG
2010 3 12 0 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 MPG
2009 1 7 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 MPG
2008 3 29 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 MPG
2007 2 38 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 MPG
2006 3 40 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 MPG
2005 6 40 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17 MPG
2004 6 40 0 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19 MPG
2003 5 40 1 POWER TRAIN 18 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Volvo XC90

Questions

Which Volvo XC90 year has the most complaints?
Of 25 model years of the Volvo XC90 on record, 2006 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Volvo XC90 year has the most recalls?
2005 has the most recall campaigns (6).
Which Volvo XC90 years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2027, 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.