Is the 2012 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Volvo XC90 ranks #20 of 21 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 5/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volvo XC90?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 51,500 miles.

Does the 2012 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Volvo XC90 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volvo XC90?

EPA rates the 2012 Volvo XC90 at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2012 Volvo XC90 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2012 Volvo XC90 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 XC90 model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 5/100; #20 of 21 XC90 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2013; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 18.5; 16 city / 22.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2012 Volvo XC90 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2012 Volvo XC90 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 16 MPG
Highway: 22.5 MPG
Combined: 18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,500; 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.

2012 compared with other XC90 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Best	20	12	3	17
2011	Good	35	19	1	18
2012	No verdict	5	3	0	18.5
2013	Best	15	11	0	18.5
2014	No verdict	10	4	0	18.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Volvo XC90 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2012 Volvo XC90 ranks #20 of 21 among XC90 model years (Complaint Index 5/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Volvo XC90?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 51,500 miles.
Does the 2012 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2012 Volvo XC90 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Volvo XC90?: EPA rates the 2012 Volvo XC90 at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.