Volvo Cross Country Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Volvo Cross Country, across 2 model years (2001–2008). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Volvo Cross Country years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Cross Country model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Cross Country: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Cross Country: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo Cross Country problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo Cross Country model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Cross Country | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2001 Cross Country | 10 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo Cross Country years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (10), 2008 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo Cross Country?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo Cross Country have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.