2007 Volvo XC90 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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 2026-02Related recalls
- 07V563000Dec 12, 2007On certain sport utility vehicles, under certain conditions, the climate control module (ccm) may receive a 'shut-down signal' from the engine control module…Covers: Volvo XC90 2007–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10164848Aug 3, 2019This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Windshield replacement products.
- 10130198Oct 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…
- 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…
- 10167853Mar 2, 2017Wiper blade replacements due to wear or a quantifiable manufacturing defect are covered under the Adjustment Coverage period for 12 months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers…
- 10167832Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: "BLIS service required" may be displayed in DIM(Drivers Information Module) intermittently during start, without any corresponding DTC's set. This…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 12% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo XC90
14 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 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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