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2008 Volvo XC90 Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
116,580miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,580 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.

“The contact owns a 2008 Volvo XC90. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the battery warning indicator remained illuminated. A few moments later, other unknown warning indicators began to illuminate. The vehicle was maneuvered to a safe location. The front driver and passenger side power window switches failed to operate when activated. The engine was turned off and failed to restart. Roadside assistance inspected the vehicle and jumpstarted the battery. The vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact mentioned that the srs warning indicator illuminated for two years and continued. …”

NHTSA complaint #10893158, filed 2016-08, 116,580 miles

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202513%
202425%
202312%
202213%
202112%
202026%
201937%
201812%
201734%
201684%
2013327%
201115%
201018%
200813%
200713%
200542%
2004317%
200344%

Other parts of the 2008 Volvo XC90

Electrical system
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology