2018 Toyota Highlander vs 2018 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 | 2018 Toyota Highlander | 2018 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 258 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 253 | 549 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–28 | 23–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 17,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota Highlander | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 60 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 9 |
| Engine | 33 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 22 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 1 |
| Structure | 12 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
2018 Toyota Highlander
2018 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.