2017 Volvo XC90 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Volvo XC90, 10% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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 collision avoidance system was engaged, I was driving during a rain storm at night at 45 MPH, and the collision avoidance alarm went off without anything in front of my car, then the brakes slammed on by themselves and the car behind me had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me in the rear”
NHTSA complaint #11196537, filed 2019-04, 17,000 miles“After just 23k miles, the brake pads, rotors, and tires all show overwear and will regularly need replacement about every 20-30k miles. I have been advised that this is in part due to design of the chassis and, if used regularly, the adaptive cruise control. Volvo dealership says it is a regular complaint they see with the 2017 and newer models. Tire company (pirelli) says it is not the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #11283142, filed 2019-12, 23,000 miles“Brakes squeak badly. Vehicle has been in multiple times to be repaired. It sounds like gremlins are in the car when you brake. It is a know issue on these vehicles according to the dealer and to Volvo. They sprayed stop squeak on the brake bad which is now all over my car and the brakes still squeak.”
NHTSA complaint #11041365, filed 2017-10, 2,000 miles“Front end, wheels begin to bounce and vibrate unexpectedly at various speeds above 45 MPH. The bounce/vibration/wobble affects steering and can be felt in the accelerator pedal and steering wheel. Steering wheel vibrates side to side affecting handling. When braking during this event the steering becomes worse and steering wheel jerks left/right with harder force making handling and stopping difficult. Problems temporarily resolved when vehicle stops but can return within minutes. Problem not persistent but frequent especially at high speeds 60+ MPH and the problem is unexpected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11341377, filed 2020-07, 40,000 miles“On thanksgiving day i drove to train station in the morning, and had no issue. After work i got in the car started to drive, i was going 25-35 miles per hour in the maplewood township, and i wanted to slow down just in case i dont see any kid or person at dark. I almost had no brake! I was so scared and i pushed th brake pedal so hard, i was very dangerous for the society at this moment. I just wish i was not on the highway going higher speed, or there were no people around! I really cannot trust this car anymore, i could have hit something!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11701873, filed 2025-11Related service bulletins
- 10249194Jan 18, 2024This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software.
- 10236772Apr 28, 2023Vibration/shudder while braking
- 10249382Mar 16, 2023DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
- 10249381Feb 27, 2023DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
- 10234805Feb 27, 2023DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
- 10233249Feb 17, 2023DIM message ?Parking brake service required?
- 10170175Dec 11, 2019This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Perform software upgrade.
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 2017 Volvo XC90
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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