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Reliability Database

Volvo

Engine Reliability & Known Problems

Based on 9,149 NHTSA complaints. Updated April 2026.

25 Models
127 Engines Rated
34 Generations
9,149 NHTSA Complaints
Engine Ratings Overview
64 recommended 45 caution 18 avoid

Compact Sedan

9 models
C30
1 generation · 1 engine
2008-2013
1 caution
C40
1 generation · 1 engine
2022-2025
1 avoid
C70
1 generation · 2 engines
2006-2013
1 recommended 1 avoid
S40
2 generations · 7 engines
2000-20042005-2011
1 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid
S70
1 generation · 7 engines
2000
5 recommended 1 caution 1 avoid
S80
2 generations · 15 engines
2000-20062007-2016
11 recommended 3 caution 1 avoid
V40
1 generation · 1 engine
2000
1 caution
V50
1 generation · 2 engines
2005-2011
1 recommended 1 caution
V70
2 generations · 6 engines
2001-20072008-2016
2 recommended 2 caution 2 avoid

Commercial Truck

7 models
660
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
1 recommended 2 caution
770
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
1 recommended 2 caution
Vn610
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
2 recommended 1 caution
Vn660
1 generation · 2 engines
2000
1 recommended 1 caution
Vn770
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
2 caution 1 avoid
Vnl
1 generation · 3 engines
2007
2 recommended 1 avoid
Vnl64T
1 generation · 3 engines
2000
1 recommended 2 caution

Midsize SUV

4 models
EX90
1 generation · 1 engine
2024-2025
1 caution
V90
1 generation · 3 engines
2017-2025
3 recommended
XC70
2 generations · 8 engines
2001-20072008-2016
7 recommended 1 avoid
XC90
2 generations · 12 engines
2003-20142016-2025
3 recommended 7 caution 2 avoid

Compact SUV

3 models
V60
2 generations · 8 engines
2015-20182019-2025
7 recommended 1 avoid
XC40
1 generation · 3 engines
2019-2025
1 recommended 2 caution
XC60
2 generations · 12 engines
2010-20172018-2025
5 recommended 7 caution

Midsize Sedan

1 model
S60
3 generations · 13 engines
2001-20092011-20182019-2025
6 recommended 5 caution 2 avoid

Full-Size Sedan

1 model
S90
1 generation · 5 engines
2017-2025
3 recommended 2 caution
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