2011 Volvo XC90 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Volvo XC90, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5 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.
“From the beginning this vehicle has delayed acceleration, very dangerous to drive when pulling out in front of on-coming traffic, or making left hand turn with on-coming traffic. Brakes make loud cracking popping sound when braking and turning the wheel, do not feel safe with it making such awful sounds.”
NHTSA complaint #10472427, filed 2012-08, 5 miles“Electrical, Brake lights suddenly stopped working on both sides at once. I checked the fuse only to be told a relay may be the issue. The location of said relay is vague and not serviceable by owner. Risk of rear end collision. Of following traffic”
NHTSA complaint #11452346, filed 2022-02Related 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…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 14% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 7 | 18% |
| 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 2011 Volvo XC90
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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