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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Volvo XC90 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 197 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.

“When driving my Volvo after it has rained and I begin to break, while on a road with a minimal decline, rain water pours into the cabin. I was told by Volvo service technicians the water is not able to channel through the sunroof channels correctly due to corrosion or clogging in the drainage tubes/sunroof tray assembly. The water pours into the cabin near the intellisafe/rearview mirror area. This event creates a distraction to the driver especially if breaking while on a right hand curve as the water pours out towards the drivers field of vision. …”

NHTSA complaint #11413653, filed 2021-04, 117,000 miles

“2016 Volvo XC90 windshield crack I found my windshield cracked right around the rear lip-end of the hood above the wiper resting position, then cutting up at about the center of the windshield, thereby making an l shaped crack measuring apprx 22 inches by 8 inches. I'm the only driver of the vehicle during this period, and I think I should know if a debris or rock hit my car, causing such a major damage to the windshield. I drove it to the dealership to lodge a complaint, and they responded by saying they think it may have been a debris or rock. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864698, filed 2016-05, 7,200 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated while driving down a hill and depressing the brake pedal, water started leaking through the sunroof. The contact stated he noticed water in the trunk of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the seals of the sunroof and the sunroof motor to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11497718, filed 2022-12, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, water was entering into the vehicle from the sunroof onto the rearview mirror and the control display. Additionally, the contact also noticed that water was coming from the speakers. The contact called the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic who stated that tracks on the sunroof seal needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11491364, filed 2022-10, 72,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that water was entering the vehicle through the sunroof. There was an abnormal odor of mold inside the vehicle. The carpet was not wet. There was an abnormal swishing sound detected inside the vehicle. After it rained, the contact noticed that the passenger side front floorboard had an accumulation of water a quarter inch deep. The contact noticed the water was leaking on the airbag from the exterior A-pillar. The contact moved the headliner, and the rubber boot was intact. The call/SOS warning light was illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11632722, filed 2024-12, 80,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202527%
202425%
202325%
202213%
202125%
202013%
2019512%
2018510%
201722%
201663%
201018%
200813%
200713%
200612%
200573%
200461%
200322%

Other parts of the 2016 Volvo XC90

Engine
86 complaints
Electrical system
56 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Body and structure
23 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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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