2008 Volvo XC90 Body and structure 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 body and structure 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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10149948May 8, 2018This is a Technical Journal: Washing and cleaning products with a pH value below pH 3.5 and/or above pH 11.5 is not recommended as it can permanently discolour the side door…
- 10146091May 1, 2018VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ…
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 4 | 10% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 7 | 9% |
| 2016 | 23 | 12% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 2% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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