2011 Volvo XC90 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
30 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Volvo XC90, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 5/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2011 Volvo XC90 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2011 sits among all XC90 years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL PIPES ON THE POWER STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Technical service bulletins
220 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2011 Volvo XC90. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2011 Volvo XC90 reliable?
The 2011 Volvo XC90 drew 30 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 5/100, scored against the model's worst year (2004).
What are the most common 2011 Volvo XC90 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2011 Volvo XC90 are engine (7 complaints), electrical (6), and transmission & drivetrain (3).
Does the 2011 Volvo XC90 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2011 Volvo XC90. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.