2018 Volvo V90 Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2018 Volvo V90 has 3 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve exterior lighting and electrical system.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 3 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 66.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 33.3%
Quick Insights
The top category is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, accounting for 66.7% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 2 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2018 Volvo V90
The 2018 Volvo V90 has 3 owner complaints in this dataset. EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the most common complaint category, representing about 67% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2018 Volvo V90 are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 1 complaint report involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2018 Volvo V90?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 2 of 2 systems
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 Reports67% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
A medium rain caused water to enter the rear taillights and short out, causing malfunctions for both sides. The forums and Facebooks are littered with these post. Itâs not off but when. Itâs a poor design and safety hazard that is costing to repair.
12/24/2024
Rear light malfunction alert. Intermittent. Seems to happen when humidity is high.
6/26/2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 Report33% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Rear light malfunction alert. Intermittent. Seems to happen when humidity is high.
6/26/2025
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.
Volvo V90: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?
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- Complaint entries
- 3
- Top-topic view
- 2 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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