Is the 2009 Volvo XC90 a good car?

Q: Are there any recalls on the 2009 Volvo Xc90?

Yes — the 2009 Volvo Xc90 has 1 NHTSA recall on record, most recently for Equipment — Electrical — Navigational System(Global Positioning System). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.

B-6.5/10

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Pros

Solid safety features
Comfortable interior
Advanced all-wheel-drive system

Cons

Mediocre fuel economy
Expensive repair costs
Dated interior design

Ownership at a glance

Fuel economy

15 mpg

Maintenance cost

$4,500/yr

Expected lifespan

200,000 miles

Common problems to watch for

Transmission problems
Electrical issues with the dashboard
Sunroof leaks

CarsJudge exclusive data

Active recalls (1)

The 2009 Volvo Xc90 has 1 NHTSA recall on record. Most recent: Equipment — Electrical — Navigational System(Global Positioning System) (campaign 10V566000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Equipment — Electrical — Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.…

Real owner data from the CarsJudge fleet

2 2009 Volvo Xc90 owners track this exact car in CarsJudge. Their real maintenance spend over the last 12 months averaged $0/year — logged from actual service records, not estimates.

Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.

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