2022 Volvo XC90 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Volvo XC90, 3% of the 31 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.
“I was going 60 mph when the check engine light came on , the car started to jerk and reduce speed. I pulled onto the shoulder until the car stopped. I than proceeded to drive slowly and the turtle appeared on the dash. I drove about another mile until I reached my home doing 30 miles per hour or less.”
NHTSA complaint #11578997, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11033734May 7, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Intermittent knocking noise during acceleration. If the sound corresponds to attached sound file, change front drive shafts to the below part numbers.
- 10253774Apr 16, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit.
- 10253773Apr 16, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Sound Information. A slight whining sound noticed during electric drive is to be considered normal.
- 10249190Jan 4, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Transmission Shifts From D or R to P Immediately After Starting. This symptom can occur if the driver changes the position of the gear shifter from P…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 5 | 10% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 4 | 14% |
| 2007 | 5 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 62 | 28% |
| 2004 | 145 | 31% |
| 2003 | 49 | 53% |
Other parts of the 2022 Volvo XC90
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 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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