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2011 Volvo XC90 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 19 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Recommended — 2011 Volvo XC90

The 2011 Volvo XC90 shows low recall and complaint activity. Based on available NHTSA data, this is generally considered a solid model year choice.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
19
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
0
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2011 Volvo XC90 (1)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V286000
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Most Common Problems — 2011 Volvo XC90

Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
4
Electrical System
4
Seat Belts
2
Steering
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Air Bags
1
Suspension
1
Wheels
1
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Volvo XC90 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2011 model year is highlighted.

2010 12 complaints 2011 19 complaints 2012 3 complaints 2013 11 complaints 2014 4 complaints 2015 0 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2011 Volvo XC90

Is the 2011 Volvo XC90 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2011 Volvo XC90 has 1 recall and 19 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2011 Volvo XC90 have?
The 2011 Volvo XC90 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Volvo XC90?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2011 Volvo XC90 are: Engine, Electrical System, Seat Belts, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2011 Volvo XC90 safe to buy?
The 2011 Volvo XC90 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis 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, 2015. 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.