2007 Volvo XC90 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Volvo XC90, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In a nutshell: at approximately 8:35 wednesday morning (october 28th), my Volvo XC90 spontaneously caught fire in the pouring rain. I was in the car at the time. Thankfully nobody was hurt. Toronto fire services and toronto police services both attended the scene. The most frightening part of this incident is the fact that it was completely spontaneous and very close to the gas tank! Obviously it was the result of an electrical malfunction. Thankfully another driver alerted me to the fact that my car was on fire - as it was not apparent to me - and I was able to leave the vehicle safely. …”
NHTSA complaint #10788135, filed 2015-11, 103,000 miles“The driver side low beam headlight keeps melting the plastic connector. I have replaced the connector and had all the wiring and other components checked on 3 different occasions. The dealer says nothing can be done to fix this issue. It is ridiculous that a luxury brand like Volvo is very aware of this issue and does nothing to alleviate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10453296, filed 2012-03, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10155199Jan 17, 2019Technical Journal TITLE : Headlamp , Leak Test REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States TJ 17076 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars…
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- 10051798Mar 15, 2013Headlamp moisture due to broken guide pin. Volvo.
- 10030933May 23, 2012Volvo: water/discoloration/moisture in the tail lamp. Water may leak in from the bulb socket back seal. In some cases tail lamp housing replacement is necessary. With a hose…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 25 | 11% |
| 2004 | 32 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC90
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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