This page covers 1 recall, 19 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Volvo Xc90.
16–18 mpg combined
13.1–14.7 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2011 Volvo XC90, engine and electrical issues make up the bulk of what owners describe. On the engine side, the most common report is a check engine light coming on, sometimes without an obvious cause, though one isolated report describes a catalytic converter making a loud explosive noise on startup with heavy smoke. The electrical complaints center on brake lights failing simultaneously, with owners pointing to a relay that is difficult to locate and not easily replaced by hand. A separate electrical report describes water entering the cabin through a sunroof drainage issue, pooling on the passenger floor and reaching the dashboard, which owners say led to a central electronics module short. Steering accounts for two complaints, though the specifics are limited. One isolated report also mentions a driver-side seatbelt that fails to retract fully after release.
19
Total Complaints
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
Power steering fluid can leak from the oil pipe connection at the steering gear valve housing.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
