2016 Ford Flex vs 2016 Volvo XC90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Flex | 2016 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 94 | 196 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 86 | 721 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 22–25 |
| Median reported mileage | 64,078 mi | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 56 |
| Structure | 8 | 23 |
| Back Over Prevention | 24 | 3 |
| Power Train | 8 | 10 |
| Steering | 8 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 5 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2016 Ford Flex
2016 Volvo XC90
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.