Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 2016 Volvo XC90. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (41 problems). The second most common problem is related to the software (nine problems).
The hybrid motor periodical will hesitate when accelerating from a stop, specifically it'll start accelerating then lose power for up to a couple of seconds before regaining power. This poses a safety risk if you start pulling out into traffic and suddenly and unpredictably lose power while there's Read details...
The lcd instrument panel randomly goes blank. This happens while driving at various speeds. So, no speedometer, turn signals, gas gauge etc. Can be seen. Volvo claims a software update should fix the issue but it has not. It has been ongoing for almost one year. Read details...
While driving at @35mph on a busy city street the car decelerated suddenly without warning and the drivers instrument panel went out, giving me, the driver a blank screen. Car would not accelerate and slowed to about 5mph. No previous indication of this happening. Read details...