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Volvo XC90

2017 only

115 classified complaints 7 recalls

2017 Volvo XC90 have 115 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically surfacing around 49,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 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.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017 only

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 17 complaints

Median onset: 49,500 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 68,750 miles.

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

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 9,500 miles.

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

Body control and other modules · Electrical 11 complaints

Median onset: 3,500 miles.

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

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 147,000 miles.

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

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

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

Hybrid or EV traction battery and inverter · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 7,766 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,740–$5,240 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 23,700 miles. 25.0% 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.

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 2017 model year. See the full Volvo XC90 report for every year and full specs/safety data.