2018 Volvo XC90 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Volvo XC90, 10% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Volvo XC90 2018 models will not always display rear view camera content within 2 seconds of shifting into reverse as per fmvss 111. This is due to really slow and lagging infotainment system. Behavior is evident on multiple models and vehicles which share same sensus infotainment system.”
NHTSA complaint #11150284, filed 2018-11, 5,000 miles“Cracked windshield even with less than minor chip. The car was driving at 68mph on a straight highway on a 'clip' sound was heard hitting the windshield. After 10 minutes a 14 inch crack was noted from the top edge to the center of the windshield. The car has <2000 miles on it. Is the quality of windshield worse in cars with driver assistance packages. Have driven different vehicles without driver assistance and never encountered such an incident. The extent of crack with a chip (which is not even visible), is quite surprising. I hope NHTSA will look into this. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080094, filed 2018-03, 1,250 miles“This morning and a few days ago, ice cold water was dripping onto my control display pad and on me. The leakage came from the ourside down the plastic compartment behind my rearview mirror. This was distracting while I was driving since there was now water on me, and it was shorting out and affecting my control display. It would continue to be buggy while driving. I believe this issue is a result from a cracked seal between the windshield and the car body. I have seen other documented cases on volvo forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11602688, filed 2024-07“The contact owns a 2018 Volvo XC90. The contact stated that the A/C unit failed to operate as needed, causing the HVAC system to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, which showed that the evaporator core inside the HVAC system was cracked and needed to be replaced. The contact attempted to have the part replaced; however, the contact was informed that the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11663103, filed 2025-05, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249393Mar 14, 2023OHC replaced too often due to CEM U134187,download software prior replacement
- 10227880Nov 22, 2022Climate system heating performance.
- 10202442Jul 21, 2021Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing.
- 10190814Mar 31, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10190556Mar 4, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10188888Feb 27, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188885Feb 25, 2021This is a Technical Journal: Outer rear view mirror glass incorrect position after reversing
- 10188707Feb 9, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10188434Jan 26, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
- 10187397Jan 26, 2021This is a Technical Journal: If a vehicle with panorama roof shows symptom of a rattling noise when opening, follow the description under Service. If the analysis shows that the…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 12% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volvo XC90
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
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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