2008 Volvo XC90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2008 Volvo XC90, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2008 Volvo XC90
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Navigational system(global positioning system) (equipment)
Volvo is recalling certain vehicles equipped with garmin 760 portable global positioning system (gps) units because the batteries on those units may overheat.
Remedy: Volvo advises owners to please stop using the garmin portable gps device immediately, and visit the garmin website to determine if their unit is affected. The unit's battery will be replaced with a new battery and a…
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. If any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been…
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Defroster/defogger/hvac system (visibility)
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.
Remedy: The ECM software will be upgraded. The recall began on january 28, 2008. Owners may contact volvo at 1-800-458-1552.
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Volvo XC90 have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,380 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“All seatbelts in vehicle sticks and/or catches have to use seriously more pressure on release button,or seatbelt/latch it’s self or both. My wife and children have had me have to come get it because i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 2026 · Electrical system
“Well I was at a red light waiting for the light to train green when I stepped on the Excelerator pedal I heard something snapped and the car would not move anymore I try to switch gears and the car wo”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 17, 2022 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Volvo XC90 (XC90 AWD, XC90 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 19–20 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.2/4.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Volvo XC90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Volvo XC90 | 5 | 93 |
| 2004 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 462 |
| 2005 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 223 |
| 2006 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 53 |
| 2007 Volvo XC90 | 2 | 38 |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 29 |
| 2009 Volvo XC90 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 Volvo XC90 | 1 | 19 |
| 2012 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 Volvo XC90 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 Volvo XC90 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Volvo XC90 | 8 | 197 |
| 2017 Volvo XC90 | 7 | 80 |
| 2018 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 51 |
| 2019 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 42 |
| 2020 Volvo XC90 | 7 | 32 |
| 2021 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 38 |
| 2022 Volvo XC90 | 4 | 29 |
| 2023 Volvo XC90 | 6 | 40 |
| 2024 Volvo XC90 | 3 | 36 |
| 2025 Volvo XC90 | 2 | 29 |
Checking a specific 2008 Volvo XC90
How do I know if my 2008 Volvo XC90 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Volvo XC90; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V563000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.