What are the most common problems with a Volvo XC90?
Abigail Rogers
Updated on March 01, 2026
Here are some other annoying issues that XC90 drivers have experienced.
- The Volvo XC90 has auto braking issues. Escaping the city streets for a moment of tranquility with an #XC90.
- Transmission failure in the Volvo XC90.
- Premature tire wear.
Why is the Volvo XC90 unreliable?
The 2021 Volvo XC90 ranked as the least reliable model According to Consumer Reports, the most troubled spots are the drive system, suspension, brakes, body integrity, and power equipment. The result is that XC90 problems have been reported across a variety of crucial components.
How reliable is the Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 14 for luxury midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $851 which means it has higher than average ownership costs.
What are common problems with Volvo XC90?
Faulty cooling fans are widespread with the Volvo XC60 , and power steering fluid leaks are the most common problems with the Volvo S60 . A fluid leak in the hose normally causes the power steering to malfunction.
What safety features does the Volvo XC90 have?
Volvo has already been bragging about how the XC90 will be the world’s cleanest and most powerful SUV. Now it is touting the all-wheel drive, seven-seater’s safety features, which will include an auto brake at intersections function and a run-off road protection package – both of which Volvo claims are world firsts.
What is the difference between the XC90 and XC60?
The XC60 seats five passengers. The XC60 has a Polestar Engineered trim package paired with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, while the XC90 has an optional Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid powertrain. Both the 2021 XC60 and 2021 XC90 are well-rounded SUVs of similar sizes.
What is the gas mileage for Volvo XC90?
The more common XC90 T5 provides 25 mpg on the highway, 22 mpg in the city for a combined fuel economy of 23 mpg. The top of the range and more powerful T8 provides a combined fuel economy of 25 mpg as a hybrid without its battery.
