2017 Volvo XC90 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Volvo XC90 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 114
- 73 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 23 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 5 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 14 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,831
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Volvo median
-52
median 166 across 37 Volvo records
Vs 2015-2019
-184
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
20%
Engine: 23 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Volvo XC90
- ENGINE 23
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 21
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- SERVICE BRAKES 7
- STRUCTURE:BODY 6
7 recalls on record for the 2017 Volvo XC90
- NHTSA 23V827000 · 2024 · SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury durin
- NHTSA 21V273000 · 2021 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE The rear passenger may become trapped by the front seat without the ability to cancel the seat's movement, increasing th
- NHTSA 18V800000 · 2018 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or
- NHTSA 17V104000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW If the IC air bags do not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injur
- NHTSA 17V370000 · 2017 · SEAT BELTS Although, the seat belt will operate as intended in the event of a crash, if the MGG detaches, it may be a projectile wi
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Volvo XC90 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Volvo XC90 reliable?
NHTSA has 114 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Volvo XC90 and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (23 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Volvo XC90 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volvo XC90?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (23), unknown or other (21), electrical system (15), service brakes (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Volvo XC90?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.