Volvo XC90 Reliability: Should I Buy A Volvo XC90?

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If you've ever wondered about Volvo XC90 reliability but didn't know where to go, this page should have all the details you need to understand this family favorite better. For over 20 years, the Volvo XC90 has been the go-to SUV for families needing capability, distinctive style, and legendary safety. If you're new to the Volvo Cars brand, we're sure you've got questions. We know that once you look at the impressive list of facts & details, the Volvo XC90 is tough to walk away from. With the 2022 Volvo XC90 being the most remarkable version yet, there's much to look forward to with your family.

Volvo XC90 Reliability at a Glance

Reliability has always been a core brand value for Volvo Cars. A Volvo vehicle holds the Guinness Book World Record for the highest recorded mileage. With well over three million miles on the clock, that particular Volvo car has crossed this country numerous times and offers no signs of slowing down. Beyond that, Volvo Cars provides Heritage Club medallions for every 100k miles, million miles, and more. So if the company acknowledges the vehicle's abilities to go the distance, reliability must surely be part of the equation. Let's take a look at what contributes to Volvo XC90 reliability.

Volvo XC90 Reliability & Engine Configurations

When most shoppers try to ascertain the strength of a vehicle, they almost always pop the hood & wonder if what they see can go the distance. The Volvo XC90 engine family has many things going for it, making them the best candidates yet for long-term reliability. Let's take a minute and look at a few key details that support Volvo XC90 reliability from an engine standpoint:

• Oil Change Intervals - The average Volvo XC90 oil change interval is 10K miles. This mileage duration says a lot about the lasting qualities of the engine. Hand in hand, material quality & service materials will keep you going long after you take your Volvo XC90 home for the first time.


• Advanced Technology - The Volvo XC90 specs are also impressive. With sophisticated forced-induction & hybrid systems, your Volvo XC90 SUVs' performance is efficient, precise, and powerful. Learn more about this technology and the Volvo XC90 T8 engine here.


• By Definition - The Oxford Dictionary defines Reliable as an attribute that is “consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.” According to Consumer Reports, the Volvo XC90 has been a consistent Best Buy for six years in a row.

Many shoppers trust the Volvo Cars brand because of its legacy of safety. The Volvo XC90, or any other Volvo model from the brand, then becomes a vehicle that you're counting on to protect you and your precious cargo if something unforeseen happens. In that sense, too, you can also look reliably towards the Volvo XC90 Safety rating. With five stars from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS, you can count on your Volvo XC90 to protect you should you ever need her to.

Volvo XC90 Reliability FAQs

We get tons of questions from new customers about safety, luxury, and reliability. Our team is happy to share the answers to our top three with you.

Which year Volvo XC90 is most reliable?

If you ask a dozen different people, you'll likely get a dozen different answers. Used Volvo Car forums cite a variety of years while other 3rd-party consumer sites offer different answers. While we firmly believe that the latest generation of the Volvo XC90 is the most reliable (built on continued software updates, enhanced mechanics, & the latest technology), CarGurus cites models between the years 2014-2018. The newest models off the line haven't had enough time yet to prove their reliability, but we're sure that they will.

Is Volvo XC90 expensive to maintain?

Volvo Cars offers drivers three years and 36,000 miles of complimentary maintenance. So if you consider that, it costs you nothing to maintain a Volvo XC90 during your lease. Beyond that, Volvo Cars offers you cost-effective maintenance programs in addition to other money-saving features like the Volvo Lifetime Parts & Labor warranty.

Is the Volvo XC90 the safest car?

The Volvo XC90 has an excellent track record for earning top marks from collision testing agencies. The Volvo XC90 has earned a five-star rating from the NHTSA and the Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS. Additionally, Volvo Cars has made nearly a century's worth of collision data available for other manufacturers to examine. How would you describe our standards because other car companies have always followed Volvo Cars safety innovations such as side-impact beams, roll protection, and the three-point seat belt?

So are Volvo XC90 SUVs reliable? We'd certainly say they are. We'd love to get your feedback on one as the years, miles, and good times keep coming your way.

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