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US recalls (1)
Steering
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL PIPES ON THE POWER STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Steering
2011-05-16 · campaign 2011-199 · 135 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with a V8 engine, a power steering line may develop a leak at the connection to the steering gear valve housing. Loss of power steering fluid could cause a loss of steering power assist, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the power steering gear housing oil lines.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Volvo XC90 (1 fires, 2 injuries reported). Among 22 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Volvo XC90.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Volvo XC90 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| XC90 AWD 3.2 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| XC90 AWD 4.4 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 21 | 16 | $4,200 |
| XC90 FWD 3.2 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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