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Volvo XC90

2013–2017 only

441 classified complaints 11 recalls

2013–2017 Volvo XC90 models have 441 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 8,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013–2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Volvo XC90 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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2008–2012

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2023–2025

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013–2017 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 77 complaints

Median onset: 8,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 57 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles. 3.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 47 complaints

Median onset: 66,500 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 37 complaints

Median onset: 75,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 32 complaints

Median onset: 1,500 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

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Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 24 complaints

Median onset: 37,400 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 22 complaints

Median onset: 67,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013–2017 model years. See the full Volvo XC90 report for every year and full specs/safety data.