2018 Volvo XC90 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Volvo XC90, 4% of the 52 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While actively driving into an intersection, driving on the street and or stopped at a light or at a stop the vehicle will shut off, the lights on the dashboard will sometimes be on, other times go completely black, a notification pops up on the dashboard saying engine not in P . There is no way I'm aware of to re create this action. …”
NHTSA complaint #11657576, filed 2025-04“The car starting leaking water into the rear view mirror in June. This wouldn’t be much of an issue, but the cars computer system for drive assist is located in this area and has caused the car to malfunction in all areas. This XC90 pilot assist is now malfunctioning causing a huge safety issue. This is apparently a known problem with their cars with the panoramic sunroof, but is now a safety hazard. The Volvo dealership did not fix the issue and is now happening again effecting all of the electrical system.”
NHTSA complaint #11499816, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 10234811Mar 23, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10249383Mar 16, 2023Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module (SWM)
- 10213340Feb 9, 2022Steering column cover, squeaking noise
- 10188869Feb 9, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Noise when turning steering wheel. Check rubber gromet in firewall
- 10188427Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
- 10187449Jan 12, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Creaking noise from Steering Wheel Module
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2010 | 2 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 | 20 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volvo XC90
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volvo XC90
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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