2008 Volvo XC90 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 518miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Volvo XC90, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 518 miles. 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.
“Took delivery of Volvo XC90 on feb 4, 2008. On feb 11, 2008 with 435 miles, the car lost almost all its engine oil and the computer displayed low oil level message. All the time, it was spewing bluish/white smoke during initial start up and acceleration. Was flat-bedded to the dealer and it took 11 days to repair. Spark plug was initially replaced, didn't work, then it turned out to be the inner timing chain housing seals which were all replaced according to the work order. I did not get the old parts/seals/gaskets that were replaced. All I have is a detailed work order of what was done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222637, filed 2008-03, 435 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Volvo XC90. While driving between 10 - 30 MPH, the steering wheel vibrates. The dealer stated that the failure was due to a faulty motor mount bushing. The dealer has not made a decision concerning payment for the repair. Nhtsa campaign id number 08v206000 (engine and engine cooling:engine) was referenced. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 2,300 and failure mileage was 600.”
NHTSA complaint #10237185, filed 2008-08, 600 milesRelated recalls
- 08V206000May 6, 2008Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.Covers: Volvo XC90 2008, S80 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10148809Sep 27, 2017This is a Technical Journal: In case of complaint of Noise, some "tools" have been created to help you to do a better and more precise fault tracing
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 40 | 18% |
| 2004 | 24 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Volvo XC90
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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