2014 Volvo XC90

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Volvo XC90 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: air bags issues reported by owners.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

14%

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

ENGINE

1 complaints

14%

• PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

1 complaints

14%

• PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

14%

• PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

14%

• The automobile is still at Jim Ellis Volvo Mall of Georgia not being repaired because Volvo USA has declined to assist. The problem with the steering has been vocally delivered to me by service department as the Universal Joint in the steering column has failed. This is a large expense which I shoul

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The automobile is still at Jim Ellis Volvo Mall of Georgia not being repaired because Volvo USA has declined to assist. The problem with the steering has been vocally delivered to me by service department as the Universal Joint in the steering column has failed. This is a large expense which I shoul”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS:
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: PURCHASED 2014 XC 90, 5,200 MILES ON IT MARCH 2018. STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION ISSUE REPORTED BY ME 5/2018 .IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS IN NEUTRAL,DRIVE,REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE DEPRESSED. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT,IT VIBRATES. NOW FEELING MORE VIBRATIONS FROM ENGINE/STEERING WHEEL WH
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)