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2010 Volvo XC90 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 12 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2010 Volvo XC90

The 2010 Volvo XC90 has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
12
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Volvo XC90 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V286000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V147000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #10V566000
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Most Common Problems — 2010 Volvo XC90

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
2
Fuel/propulsion System
2
Fuel System
1
Engine
1
Air Bags
1
Visibility/wiper
1
Wheels
1
Unknown Or Other
1
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Volvo XC90 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 12 complaints 2011 19 complaints 2012 3 complaints 2013 11 complaints 2014 4 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Volvo XC90

Is the 2010 Volvo XC90 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Volvo XC90 has 3 recalls and 12 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo XC90 have?
The 2010 Volvo XC90 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Volvo XC90?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Volvo XC90 are: Steering, Fuel/propulsion System, Fuel System, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Volvo XC90 safe to buy?
The 2010 Volvo XC90 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC90 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC90 are: 2012, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.