2007 Volvo XC90 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Volvo XC90, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
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.
“On or about february 06, 2019, our 2007 Volvo xc-90 experienced a steering lock failure. That is the lock could not advance to the start position and consequently locked the key in the ignition switch. The lock would not advance. Consequently performed the following: a) consulted Volvo owner's manual. The manual was silent on this. Since the vehicle was parked nose first in our garage, again consulted the Volvo owner's manual to find out how to manually get the Volvo out of park. Volvo's manual was silent on this. B)contacted north town Volvo dealer for advice. …”
NHTSA complaint #11194414, filed 2019-04, 46,000 miles“During routine xc-90 maintenance, it was discovered that the right front tie rod end had failed. No indication during normal driving or any visible indications, I.e. Abnormal tire wear was apparent. Vehicle was never in an accident or hit any abnormal road conditions, I.e. Pot holes, curbs, railroad crossings etc. Were encountered in which to cause the tie rod to fail. Tie rod end was replaced at a cost of over $250.00 including 4 wheel alignment.”
NHTSA complaint #10482167, filed 2012-10, 25,455 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11004766, filed 2017-07, 185,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10706679, filed 2015-04, 134,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128164Oct 25, 2017Title BLIS fault tracing . Status Released Status 2012 - Ref No US25788.1.1 en - US Date 04 - 16 Issue 2012 - Issuer - Date 01 - 19 Vida Partner 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North…
- 10167722Mar 18, 2017VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
- 10037820Dec 20, 2010Volvo: there may be a clicking noise from the steering column due to material deviation.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC90
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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