2017 Volvo XC90 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 28%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Volvo XC90, 28% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
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“The vehicle has a automatic park out function that failed and hit car behind me with no time for reaction. This is a safety hazard. Volvo refuses to acknowledge the issue. This park out function should be disabled until they have a solution that prevents the car from hitting other objects.”
NHTSA complaint #11021050, filed 2017-09, 3,500 miles“New vehicle (less than 19000 miles) - vehicle was stationary - in a parking lot, ignition off. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes later, fire ignited in engine bay, rapidly spreading to the whole car... Entire care burned to shell.”
NHTSA complaint #11066597, filed 2018-02, 18,000 miles“I was using the parallel park assist and the car slammed into the curb damaging the rims. The dealer insists that there is no malfunction. The curb was of the perfect height and it was a very scary situation”
NHTSA complaint #11006164, filed 2017-07, 9,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11026731Nov 1, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - lack of airflow combined with a poor cooling performance follow the advice under service.
- 11026730Nov 1, 2025This is a Technical Journal: Prior Approval - lack of airflow combined with a poor cooling performance follow the advice under service.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 8 | 22% |
| 2023 | 7 | 17% |
| 2022 | 6 | 19% |
| 2021 | 8 | 20% |
| 2020 | 7 | 21% |
| 2019 | 9 | 21% |
| 2018 | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 | 23 | 28% |
| 2016 | 36 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2011 | 1 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 3 | 10% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 4% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volvo XC90
25 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBrakes
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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