2009 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#16 most-complained of 21 XC90 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Volvo XC90 has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #16 highest of 21 XC90 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43% of the total). Complaints report 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
Top 2009 Volvo XC90 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System3 (43%)
- Brakes2 (29%)
- Engine2 (29%)
- Fuel System1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Structure & Body1 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (14%)
2009 Volvo XC90 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V566000Nov 8, 2010Other416 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Risk: An overheated battery could lead to a fire.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a spacer will be inserted on top of the battery next to the pcb. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 18, 2010. Owners may contact garmin at 866-957-1981 or visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
2009 Volvo XC90 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,050
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other XC90 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Volvo XC90 ranks #16 of 21 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 7 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo XC90?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and engine (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 76,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Volvo XC90, most recently reported 2010, covering other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Volvo XC90?
- EPA rates the 2009 Volvo XC90 at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.