2009 Volvo Xc90 AWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Volvo Xc90 AWD; the most frequently affected component is equipment — navigational system(global positioning system). Owners filed 7 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #14 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints7

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Recalls (1)

Equipment — Navigational system(global positioning system)Campaign 10V566000 · 08 Nov 2010

Problem: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 7 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system3 · 43%

Service brakes2 · 29%

Structure1 · 14%

Vehicle speed control1 · 14%

Unknown or other1 · 14%

Wheels1 · 14%

Engine1 · 14%

Fuel/propulsion system1 · 14%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Opened trunk hatch door to put items in trunk and lifted door to the full open position, the hydraulic arms both failed and the full weight of the door fell directly onto head causing severe head injury with residual effects. No problems with trunk door prior to this.
Structure · Feb 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

I have installed a SprintDrive installed in my Volvo. Since the installation, I have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. The following issues have occurred: 1) Whilst driving on the Muskogee Turnpike, the cruising control system would disengage. This occurred at least…
Vehicle speed control · Jul 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Rear spare tire dropped off vehicle in traffic sliding across the freeway, catastrophic failure of cable holding rear tire under the vehicle
Wheels · Aug 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volvo xc90. The contact stated that the vehicle had been sitting idle for four days. After four days, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however the electrical drain could not be located. The vehicle was not…
Electrical system · May 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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