The 2010 Volvo XC90 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and steering. Owners most often flag poor winter/snow traction in t8 hybrid mode: embarrassingly bad performance when the gasoline engine needs to engage for traction; requires switching to constant awd mode. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2010 Volvo XC90 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 10 XC90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 3 (2012) to 583 (2016). With 12 complaints, the 2010 XC90 sits belowthe model's median of 90.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
steering
Campaign 11V286000VOLVO 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…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Campaign 10V147000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 XC90 VEHICLES. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP IN THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE LINE AND A CONNECTOR.
equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Campaign 10V566000VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. For the first-generation P28 platform (2003-2014), long-term owners express strong affection, praising its sturdiness, high-quality feel, and relative mechanical…
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC90. See the full XC90 owner picture and every model year.
Used XC90 listings typically run $19,299–$55,310 across 2016 to 2026 model years.
Compare every XC90 year side by side to see how 2010 ranks against the rest.