2014 Volvo XC90 Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2014 Volvo XC90 has 7 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve air bags and engine.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 7 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
AIR BAGS
1 14.3%
ENGINE
1 14.3%
POWER TRAIN
1 14.3%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 14.3%
STEERING
1 14.3%
Quick Insights
The top category is AIR BAGS, accounting for 14.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 7 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 2014 Volvo XC90
The 2014 Volvo XC90 has 7 owner complaints in this dataset. AIR BAGS is the most common complaint category, representing about 14% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2014 Volvo XC90 are AIR BAGS (1), ENGINE (1), POWER TRAIN (1).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 5 complaint reports 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 2014 Volvo XC90?
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 7 of 7 systems
AIR BAGS
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
TAKATA RECALL.
6/26/2017
ENGINE
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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 WHEN ACCELERATING. VOLVO USA/SWEDEN TECHS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED. IT IS NOW DEC. 2018. MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNTS,STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATOR,POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY REPLACED,ENGINE TORQUE MOUNTS ADJUSTED.BEING TOLD THIS IS "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS ENGINE.BETWEEN 2008 TO 2014 THE 2.3L ENGINE, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE LANDROVER, WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE XC. THE ENGINE CABIN WAS DESIGNED FOR THE 5 CYC. VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, PERIOD. THEY SAY NO SAFETY,ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, DRIVE TRAIN CONCERNS. I'M CHAGRINED THIS IS ACCEPTABLE TO THEM. HAS BEEN SERVICED 9 DIFFERENT TIMES BETWEEN 5/18 TO 12/18. VOLVO HAS BEEN PAYING FOR ALL CHARGES SINCE FIRST REPORTED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY. NOT SURE WHAT ELSE TO DO? THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS. KEN
12/11/2018
POWER TRAIN
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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 WHEN ACCELERATING. VOLVO USA/SWEDEN TECHS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED. IT IS NOW DEC. 2018. MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNTS,STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATOR,POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY REPLACED,ENGINE TORQUE MOUNTS ADJUSTED.BEING TOLD THIS IS "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS ENGINE.BETWEEN 2008 TO 2014 THE 2.3L ENGINE, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE LANDROVER, WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE XC. THE ENGINE CABIN WAS DESIGNED FOR THE 5 CYC. VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, PERIOD. THEY SAY NO SAFETY,ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, DRIVE TRAIN CONCERNS. I'M CHAGRINED THIS IS ACCEPTABLE TO THEM. HAS BEEN SERVICED 9 DIFFERENT TIMES BETWEEN 5/18 TO 12/18. VOLVO HAS BEEN PAYING FOR ALL CHARGES SINCE FIRST REPORTED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY. NOT SURE WHAT ELSE TO DO? THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS. KEN
12/11/2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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 WHEN ACCELERATING. VOLVO USA/SWEDEN TECHS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED. IT IS NOW DEC. 2018. MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNTS,STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATOR,POWER STEERING PUMP/PULLEY REPLACED,ENGINE TORQUE MOUNTS ADJUSTED.BEING TOLD THIS IS "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THIS ENGINE.BETWEEN 2008 TO 2014 THE 2.3L ENGINE, WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE LANDROVER, WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE XC. THE ENGINE CABIN WAS DESIGNED FOR THE 5 CYC. VOLVO HAS DETERMINED THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE VIBRATION, PERIOD. THEY SAY NO SAFETY,ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, DRIVE TRAIN CONCERNS. I'M CHAGRINED THIS IS ACCEPTABLE TO THEM. HAS BEEN SERVICED 9 DIFFERENT TIMES BETWEEN 5/18 TO 12/18. VOLVO HAS BEEN PAYING FOR ALL CHARGES SINCE FIRST REPORTED EVEN THOUGH IT HAS BEEN OUT OF WARRANTY. NOT SURE WHAT ELSE TO DO? THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS. KEN
12/11/2018
STEERING
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
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 should not have to be responsible for with at car this early in it's life, 85K.
6/13/2023
SERVICE BRAKES
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Brake Vacuum Booster: P/Q BRAKE BOOSTER. P/Q BRAKE FLUID $3271.36 Other]: P/Q ENGINE VACUUM PUMP SEAL KIT Front Suspension vibration and while vibration
6/2/2024
SUSPENSION
1 Report14% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Brake Vacuum Booster: P/Q BRAKE BOOSTER. P/Q BRAKE FLUID $3271.36 Other]: P/Q ENGINE VACUUM PUMP SEAL KIT Front Suspension vibration and while vibration
6/2/2024
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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- Complaint entries
- 7
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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