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2007 Volvo XC90 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
11%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
152,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 Volvo XC90, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,000 miles. 2 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.

“The issue first started on ma 3rd, 2019. I was driving down the highway on my way to the beach. The road was a little bumpy and then all of the sudden my car lost all power and shut itself off. It through 3 codes, 1. Immobilizer, 2. Engine control module and 3. Climate control module. I was able to have it towed home. My husband decided to research what could cause these issues. He located a youtube video that was posted 2 years ago regarding the ECM & ccm fuses. The man recording the video experienced the same problems, and found that the fuse for the two items have blown. …”

NHTSA complaint #11270345, filed 2019-10, 110,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11066653, filed 2018-02, 194,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11034067, filed 2017-10

“While driving the vehicle under normal conditions, a sudden electrical fire occurred, requiring immediate evacuation. The vehicle was pulled over safely and the driver exited before the fire escalated. The fire department responded and the vehicle was declared a total loss due to fire damage. The failure is believed to have originated from an electrical short involving the climate control/defroster system. The affected wiring and components were destroyed by the fire and are not available for inspection. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715108, filed 2026-02

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Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025621%
2024822%
2023717%
2022619%
2021820%
2020721%
2019921%
20181019%
20172328%
20163618%
201319%
201115%
201018%
2009114%
2008310%
2007411%
2006713%
2005104%
2004174%
200333%

Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC90

Electrical system
14 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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