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#BS-2007-VOLXC9-772E

2007 Volvo Xc90

Based on reports from 59 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
59
Crashes
0
Fires
12
Recalls
2
TSBs
218
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 59 complaints, 0 crashes, 12 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

jerking

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

key stuck in ignition wouldnt start

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

very loud road noise piercing high pitch

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

13 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
6
30–60K
10
60–90K
11
90–120K
2
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (11 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical13 (22%)
Other5 (8%)
Steering4 (7%)
Engine4 (7%)
Brakes4 (7%)
Lights3 (5%)
Drivetrain3 (5%)
Fuel System3 (5%)

2007 Volvo Xc90: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2007 Volvo Xc90, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Volvo Xc90, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Volvo Xc90, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Volvo Xc90, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Volvo Xc90. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

07V563000Jan 2008

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE (INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER) DURING THAT DRIVING CYCLE.

10V566000Nov 2010

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Volvo Xc90 is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2007 Volvo Xc90 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

59

Class avg

455

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2007 Volvo Xc90: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Volvo Xc90?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Volvo Xc90 is related to the electrical, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Volvo Xc90 reliable?
The 2007 Volvo Xc90 has 59 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Volvo Xc90 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Volvo Xc90 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Volvo Xc90 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo Xc90 problems start?
Based on 48 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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