Volvo

XC90

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2003 to 2021

Includes XC90 AWD, XC90 AWD PHEV and XC90 FWD as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2021. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2010. complaints: 12, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Volvo XC90
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2003	3Gas	18	no data	$4,300	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2003
2004	3Gas	18	no data	$4,300	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2004
2005	4Gas	16.5	no data	$4,675	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2005
2006	3Gas	17	no data	$4,550	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2006
2007	5Gas	17	no data	$4,550	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2007
2008	3Gas	16	no data	$4,800	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2008
2009	3Gas	16	no data	$3,900	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2009
2010	3Gas	17	235	$3,650	3	12	0	169	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 19%, STEERING 13%, STRUCTURE 13%
complaints: 12, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	18	240	$3,450	1	19	0	170	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%, ENGINE 17%, POWER TRAIN 10%
complaints: 19, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 Score: 28 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	2Gas	18.5	240	$3,375	0	0	0	163	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 2.2 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	18.5	240	$3,375	0	0	0	171	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	2Gas	18.5	no data	$3,375	0	0	0	162	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2016	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	23.5	no data	$3,275	0	0	1	598	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	23.5	no data	$3,275	0	0	1	575	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	24.5	no data	$3,150	0	0	1	439	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	23.5	no data	$3,275	0	0	1	315	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	24	no data	$3,225	0	0	1	230	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Gas, Plug-in Hybrid	24	no data	$3,225	0	0	1	198	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 18 to 2021: 24

Owner complaints2010: 12 to 2021: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Volvo XC90 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.