2010 Volvo XC90: problems, recalls and reliability

“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 report · Service Brakes · Dec 2018

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the dashboard had deteriorated to the point where it was structurally unsound and buckling in the area of the front passenger side air bag component. The dealer (volvo escondido, 1938 auto park way, escondido, ca 92029) was notified and stated that the failure could have been caused by extreme heat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Structure · Jul 2018

“The drivers side view mirror has loosened without evidence of trauma. It is difficult to maintain visibility without opening the window and manually pushing the mirror casing outward. It moves when the car is in motion and when stationery.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jan 2018

“The spare tire cable assembly broke, causing spare tire to drop from under vehicle while parked in garage. The cable assembly dismounted from the carrier nut. Spare tire has never been used my owner. If vehicle was traveling on road at time of cable malfunction, would have caused an accident or possible death. Please advise!”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2016

“Startlingly loud pop when driving at 70mph on interstate. Pulled off to check tires in thick morning rush hour traffic and did not notice sunroof had shattered until some miles later when I continued to hear gravel rolling around on top of my car. A large chunk of window had flown off the back, apparently. Fortunately, screen was closed. And,the cars behind me were not effected. I do not recall anything hitting the sunroof nor was I behind any trucks that may have had loose rocks. Cost to repair is $935!!, all out of pocket since my deductible is $1000. This should not have happened! Volvo service tells me this happened to another car recently!!”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2016

“I pulled down the spare tire in our 2010 xc90 today to repair a flat (I think this may be the first time we have had to do so). There are 4 large burned and melted areas (as if it had been on a giant grill) on the sidewall of the spare tire that faces the undercarriage where it is suspended underneath the rear of the vehicle. I assume this is from the muffler or some other hot metal. In addition to wondering if this is a fire hazard, I am also apprehensive about the integrity and safety of the spare tire once it is placed on the car. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volvo xc90. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in her garage, the spare tire became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed that the winch that was holding the spare tire in place fractured, causing the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.”Owner report · Tires · May 2014