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Volvo XC90Model year report

2007 Volvo XC90 Problems

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
75,000miles, 30 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.5L 5-cyl FWD · 15 city / 21 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo XC90 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo XC90. The part named most often is electrical system, with 14 complaints (37% of the total), followed by brakes (5) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 30 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 220 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the navigational system(global positioning system) and 66 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Engine cooling (2), Wheels (2), Air bags (1), Equipment (1), Seat belts (1), Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “When restarting my car in an elementary school pick-up line, the key would not turn. The brake pedal felt stuck and the steering wheel was locked. I had to have it towed and because it could not be put into neutral, it had to be dragged onto the tow truck bed. The lock cylinder has failed. It is estimated that we will be without the car for 7 days.”

NHTSA complaint #10447420, filed 2012-02, 60,000 miles

Brakes: “Brake system failure 3 months after brake system service by an authorized dealer. I had my 2007 Volvo XC90 serviced by momentum Volvo in houston texas. They have serviced brake system and installed new brake pads. 3 months later, the brake system started to perform poorly, car was unstable when braking and brakes would make a screeching noise. Another Volvo dealer diagnosed failure of brake pads and rotors and installed new parts for a cost of $600.00 Volvo claims that this is not warranty related item even though the parts have been installed only 3 months ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #10296643, filed 2009-12, 42,112 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Despite Volvo's knowledge of problems with the XC90 transmission, when it failed completely, I took it to an aamco dealer because there was no local Volvo dealer. The tach was all the way to the right and the wheels would do nothing. It was very dangerous. Despite have the extended 100k warranty, and this prior knowledge, Volvo corporate refused to assist in any way with the $6k cost of the repairs because I didn't have it repaired at a Volvo dealer. I was told by aamco that it was dangerous to be driving. I would never own another Volvo of any type.”

NHTSA complaint #10462958, filed 2012-06, 73,000 miles

Engine: “We started the car there was a clicking sound from the engine, we drove for about 3-4 minutes. I noticed the AC wasn't working well and my husband who was driving looked down at the temperature gauge and it was in the red. Since we were at a red light and we couldn't pull over he turned the car off to let it cool down. Once the stop light turned green other cars had to go around us until we let it cool down enough to restart and pull over. The engine was really hot. He checked the coolant which was full and the oil which was also fine. We then had our vehicle towed to the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10649632, filed 2014-10, 109,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 30 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 110,000 miles.

10%0–107%10–2517%25–5013%50–7517%75–10020%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (30 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 75,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Volvo XC90. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
XC90 · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 17.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Volvo XC90 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
XC90 AWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic152017$4,850
XC90 AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic142017$4,850
XC90 AWD4.4L 8-cyl6-speed automatic131915$5,500
XC90 FWD2.5L 5-cyl5-speed automatic152118$4,550
XC90 FWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152117$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Volvo XC90 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 220 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 220 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC90

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025294,5002526Too new to compareToo new
20243718,7503524Too new to compareToo new
20234117,000652579 · MoreToo new
20223111,200452550 · TypicalRising
20214021,000652561 · TypicalRising
20203425,000752548 · TypicalRising
20194250,000652423 · FewerRising
20185216,718352542 · TypicalRising
20178120,000752479 · MoreRising
201619720,0008524100 · MoreRising
20131147,4760—19—Not enough data
20111994,0001—18—Falling
20101297,5003—18—Not enough data
2009776,0001—17—Not enough data
20082952,0003—160 · FewerFalling
20073875,0002—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20065385,0003—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200522385,7556—18Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200446286,0006—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20039374,6505—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Volvo XC90 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Volvo XC90 have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo XC90 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volvo XC90 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 14 complaints (37% of the total), followed by brakes with 5.

Has the 2007 Volvo XC90 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Volvo XC90 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Volvo XC90 (XC90 FWD, 2.5L 5-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Volvo XC90 reported?

Among the 30 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 110,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.