2009 VOLVO XC90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 VOLVO XC90
The 2009 VOLVO XC90 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 VOLVO XC90
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 VOLVO XC90, potentially affecting up to 416 vehicles.
Recall 10V566000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
| 416 vehicles affected
Defect: VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 VOLVO XC90
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 VOLVO XC90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A plastic Fuel Pressure Sensor bracket holder, part number: 30720139, found on Volvo V8 XC90 and S80 (2005-2011) can crack, resulting in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. See attached picture of 30720139, with highlight of plastic assembly. No replacement part is available from Volvo, since ~Dec 2021, per this link: https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/06-xc90-v8-fuel-pressure-sensor-mount-snapped.640161/post-7969481 However, an aftermarket solution is now recently available: https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/volvo-v8-fuel-pressure-sensor-bracket-replacement-billet-6061.656808/#post-7986238 https://www.ebay.com/itm/115630747349
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 three times during the drive. On the third time, the cruising control system disengaged and the braking system engaged causing the vehicle to go from 85 mph to 45 mph. 2) I was driving on C-470. The transmission system would not transition between the gears automatically. The vehicle remained in a low gear until I removed the device. 3) I was driving on I-70 when all of the warning lights went and an alarm sounded. The message console read all system failure. The engine shut down. Once the device was removed, I was able to restart the vehicle.
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 three times during the drive. On the third time, the cruising control system disengaged and the braking system engaged causing the vehicle to go from 85 mph to 45 mph. 2) I was driving on C-470. The transmission system would not transition between the gears automatically. The vehicle remained in a low gear until I removed the device. 3) I was driving on I-70 when all of the warning lights went and an alarm sounded. The message console read all system failure. The engine shut down. Once the device was removed, I was able to restart the vehicle.
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 three times during the drive. On the third time, the cruising control system disengaged and the braking system engaged causing the vehicle to go from 85 mph to 45 mph. 2) I was driving on C-470. The transmission system would not transition between the gears automatically. The vehicle remained in a low gear until I removed the device. 3) I was driving on I-70 when all of the warning lights went and an alarm sounded. The message console read all system failure. The engine shut down. Once the device was removed, I was able to restart the vehicle.
REAR SPARE TIRE DROPPED OFF VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC SLIDING ACROSS THE FREEWAY, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CABLE HOLDING REAR TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE
Safety Rating for the 2009 VOLVO XC90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 VOLVO XC90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 VOLVO XC90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 VOLVO XC90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ST-231-2019-02-1 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Special Tool Bulletin: Newsletter 81 Mandatory Tools
TJ 31847.1.0-201 — EQUIPMENT
The front MMS (MMS2) is no longer available as spare part. The vehicle can be adapted to use an IMS instead.
RTJ-20235 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
VOLVO: WATER/DISCOLORATION/MOISTURE IN THE TAIL LAMP. WATER MAY LEAK IN FROM THE BULB SOCKET BACK SEAL. IN SOME CASES TAIL LAMP HOUSING REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. WITH A HOSE, VERIFY THE WATER IS NOT ENTERING THE AREA FROM THE OUTSIDE. IF THE WATER IS FROM THE OUTSIDE REPLACE THE LAMP HOUSING....
US20756 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
VOLVO: ABS LIGHT ON, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE IS NOT WORKING. THERE IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
TJ-19965-2 — STEERING:COLUMN
VOLVO: THERE MAY BE A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO MATERIAL DEVIATION. *RM
TJ-19302 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
VOLVO: LOW OIL LEVEL OR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND THE PROCEDURE TO HANDLE IT. *RM
RTJ-21524 — STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
VOLVO: TAILGATE BUMP STOPS, ADJUSTMENTS FOR BOOMING IN 3RD ROW SEAT. A BOOMING PULSATION MAY BE FELT OR HEARD IN THE 3RD ROW SEATS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED IN DRIVE, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, AND THE ENGINE AT IDLE. *PE
RTJ-21524 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
VOLVO: TAILGATE BUMP STOPS, ADJUSTMENTS FOR BOOMING IN 3RD ROW SEAT. A BOOMING PULSATION MAY BE FELT OR HEARD IN THE 3RD ROW SEATS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED IN DRIVE, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, AND THE ENGINE AT IDLE. *PE
RTJ-21762 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
VOLVO: DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRONIC MODULE (DEM) SOFTWARE FOR BOOMING IN 3RD ROW SEAT. A BOOMING PULSATION MAY BE FELT OR HEARD IN THE 3RD ROW SEATS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED IN DRIVE, WITH THE BRAKE APPLIED, AND THE ENGINE AT IDLE. *PE
RTJ-17499 — SUSPENSION:REAR
VOLVO: STEERING WHEEL MISALIGNED, PULLING WHILE DRIVING. WHEN DIAGNOSING A PULLING CONDITION WHILE DRIVING, INCORRECT WHEEL ALIGNMENT, OR INCORRECT STEERING WHEEL POSITION, THE ROOT CAUSE MAY BE TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BOLTS IN THE REAR SUSPENSION. AFTER THE CHASSIS RANGE IN THE HEADER, A BOLT WITH...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 VOLVO XC90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO XC90
- 2004 VOLVO XC90 — 669 complaints
- 2005 VOLVO XC90 — 304 complaints
- 2006 VOLVO XC90 — 72 complaints
- 2007 VOLVO XC90 — 59 complaints
- 2008 VOLVO XC90 — 44 complaints
- 2009 VOLVO XC90 (current)
- 2010 VOLVO XC90 — 16 complaints
- 2011 VOLVO XC90 — 30 complaints
- 2012 VOLVO XC90 — 6 complaints
- 2013 VOLVO XC90 — 13 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO XC90 — 7 complaints
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