9.8

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
500 miles

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problem #4

Sep 072024

XC90

  • miles
The brakes did not work when the automatic emergency braking turned on. When I pressed the brakes all the way down, the brakes didn-??t respond because it was still in automatic mode. I was able to swerve into the next lane to not hit the vehicle in front of me. The automatic emergency braking also turned on when I was reversing from a parked location when there was a vehicle waiting to park behind me and my vehicle stoped and didn-??t come off of brake/park mode. I had to turn my vehicle on and off again to get it to move again. I have taken my vehicle in twice for shaking. My back rotors were replaced 2 weeks ago but my vehicle still shakes. This car only has around 21,000 miles to have so many issues already with rotors and shaking.

- Collinsville, CT, USA

problem #3

Jul 162023

XC90

  • miles
The infotainment system has locked up and has shut completely off while driving. When it shuts down (screen goes black) or glitches, the car actually loses power. Luckily it powered right back on but it was scary and could happen again and be much worse. The screen/ infotainment system has had this issue for awhile. We-??ve even told Volvo of Tulsa about it when it was in for service but they said they couldn-??t do anything about it because they couldn-??t reproduce the issue. We have also had the brakes and rotors replaced twice at the dealership because they seem to be lemons or faulty. We are currently dealing with vibration once again (conveniently now the warranty is out).

- Sperry, OK, USA

problem #2

Sep 162022

XC90

  • miles
My Xc90 is shuttering at interstate speeds as well as below. When I purchased, they had to machine the rotors and said they balanced the front tires. It did not help much. The brakes shake less. I'm sure the entire rotors are warped. All this with 12k miles on the vehicle.

- Bellview, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 202021

XC90

  • 2,000 miles
Electric parking brake engaging violently at highway speeds at least. 3 times. Resulting in abrupt stop in moveing traffic! dealer in no hurry to repair suggesting bring back when they are able! am notifying Volvo, dealer, they will assume all liability for injury or death for this defect and lack of concern in repairing ( told a software problem, but also told caused damage to other components due to violent and abrupt stops! very uncomfortable especially since repair mgr is so arrogant!

- New Roafs, LA, USA