2007 Volvo XC90: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 38 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (23% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2010
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Drivers side fuel tank sending unit print or sending unit top leaking fuel, a check engine light appeared and almost instantly started smelling like gas. The check engine said small evap leak. This is a huge safety concern for my family and I. No further action has been done.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2023
“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument cluster. The local dealer was contacted, and it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the air bag module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the result was unknown. The manufacturer was contacted, and a recorded message referred her to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2022
“IF THE CONDITION OCCURS VEHICLE OWNERS MAY NOTICE FUEL SMELL AND/OR FUEL LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. This Recall Was Done for a 2004 Volvo xc90 . I am currently Experiencing the same problem with my 2007 volvo Xc90 AWD. Every time, I fill up to 1/2 a tank or full , I start to smell the fumes inside the vehicle . I took it to get inspected , and the mechanic said the fuel pump assembly usually cracks and the vapor goes inside the cabin. I personally think this is not safe for us drivers or the passengers. living in Arizona with high temperatures usually all plastic have wear and tear , but On the fuel pump housing ? It's not where we want it.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 2022
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“The yellow ABS brake light came on. The red parking brake light came on. The car had a loud long beep noise activated. Finally, the "regan bakes disabled" reading was displayed!!! Also heard the brake pads (4 wheel disk brakes) sounded like they were scratching on the rotors. All information on the internet/NHTSA vehicle recall website says this is a known safety issue with ford motor company. But, ford is not willing to recall the vehicles because it requires a $5,300 hcu replacement part. My son needs to drive vehicle for his job (uber/lyft). Help!!? Safety issue! Ford motor company or the NHTSA can contact me at any time to help me with further instructions on how to proceed.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volvo xc90. While the vehicle was stationary, the electronic control module and timing control module failed. The engine control module sent a signal to the timing control module, which caused an engine seizure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v563000 (visibility). The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2018
“After 30 minutes of highway driving exited onto secondary road to add oil for low oil light indicator. Engine began smoking in two minutes and lifting hood caused engine to burst into flames. Chemical fire retardant sprayed within three minutes. Result was incinerated alternator and all codes alarmed. Car turns over. Fuses good.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2018
“It's a known fact the the transmission for my model year 2007 have a bad valve body inside them that can go out at any time. Volvo knows about this and changed out the transmission for there 2008 model and did nothing about the poir years. The cost for a new transmission is well $5000. I just bought my in to the dealership to have it checked. The transmission is a factory sealed unit and can not be checked. Unless you take apart the whole lower part of the car in otto take out the transmission.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Oct 2017
“On multiple occasions the ABS warning light will come on and state needs service. The air conditioner works intermittantly and the tcs (traction control system) sometimes fails to come on. Like everything else, only some of the time. Purchased vehicle with 180.000 miles”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · May 2017
“While driving through the neighborhood, suddenly the following warnings appeared: the dash completely shut off, all instruments zeroed out, the auto a/c shut off, my windows and locks stopped working the radio turned off. Srs failure, power failure - urgent, brake failure . . . Use caution stopping, warnings appeared in my messages menu screen. The power was flickering on and off, on and off, until it just shut off completely. Thankfully I was so close to my mechanic, that I just rolled down the hill into their driveway. This car is not safe. I had my little girl in the car with me. I would hate to think what would have happened if we had been on the freeway unable to stop. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Apr 2015
“Vehicle was parked, went to start, and the ignition switch will not operate. Ignition switch is locked up, leaving unable to turn key, past accessory, to start engine. Vehicle is unable to be changed out of park, into neutral or other gear, to move vehicle. Steering wheel is locked in position. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2015
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE (INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER) DURING THAT DRIVING CYCLE.
Remedy: THE ECM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2007 Volvo XC90 reliable?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Volvo XC90. The most complained-about area is electrical system (23% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Volvo XC90 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 75,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Volvo XC90 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.