2009 Volvo XC90 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,640miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Volvo XC90, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,640 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.
“During switching off ignition a warning light was visible, on turning on ignition again multiple faults registered on the instrument cluster.no issues prior to this fault occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583662, filed 2014-04, 58,640 miles“I have installed a SprintDrive installed in my Volvo. Since the installation, I have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. The following issues have occurred: 1) Whilst driving on the Muskogee Turnpike, the cruising control system would disengage. This occurred at least three times during the drive. On the third time, the cruising control system disengaged and the braking system engaged causing the vehicle to go from 85 mph to 45 mph. 2) I was driving on C-470. The transmission system would not transition between the gears automatically. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435895, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10205670Mar 15, 2016XC90 Noise/Squeal from rear brakes
- 10052671Jul 22, 2013Volvo: on certain vehicles, after a few minutes driving, anti skid warning lamp message may be set after system start up indicating a plausibility problem with alignment of…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 17% |
| 2020 | 4 | 12% |
| 2019 | 6 | 14% |
| 2018 | 12 | 23% |
| 2017 | 8 | 10% |
| 2016 | 15 | 8% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 2 | 29% |
| 2008 | 2 | 7% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 19 | 4% |
| 2003 | 7 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Volvo XC90
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
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