Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 City / 23 HWY
Horsepower
240
Seats
7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rebecca M
Great family car that does not make you feel ancient.
Comfortable to drive, good safety features, great for long distance trips. Love the look. The third row is a great option and there is tons of storage room when the third row is not being used. It does seem slightly narrower than other SUVs which can make a difference when doing home improvement projects as sheetrock or other big items sometimes do not fit.
accountCircle Megan D
Bought an xc90 and will never drive anything else.
I love this car. I grew up driving Saabs, so I have an affinity for Swedish engineering. The seats are incredibly comfortable. The car feels heavy and sturdy on the road. I have never felt safer than in this car. My car has nearly 160,000 miles on it and is still going very strong. I haven’t had any major repairs, beyond the wear and tear of regular usage. I will be looking to buy another xc90 when this one stops working (beyond reasonable repair).
accountCircle Nick P
Big car for a big family!
I love my Volvo xc90. With 4 kids, my wife and I needed something big enough for all of us. The built in booster in the middle row is awesome! We also love the third row that has enough space for our 8 and 9 year olds. All the seats fold down for those Costco trips too!
accountCircle Lisa L
My passion red Volvo XC90 makes my heart beat fast!
I love my Volvo XC90. The leather seat cradles my back in comfort. It is so comfortable that even if I have to drive three hours to the mountain to ski, I can jump right out and ski. The heated seats also increase my comfort, especially if my back is a little sore due to stress. The adjustments on the seat positions and steering wheel make the car fit any driver. It is very easy to see out the windows and the blind spot awareness system makes me feel really safe when driving on a multi-lane highway.
accountCircle Aly Q
Well loved reliable and safe family vehicle.
I have had required minimal maintenance since owning this vehicle. I love the safety features of this car so I feel safe driving with my family. I like the heated seats and find the ride and handling to be super comfortable. We like the third row seating ability to fold down flat when it is not needed for passengers. The configuration of being able to move the back seats forward also allows for flexibility in rear cargo space when fitting large items. This car has been great and versatile for our family.
accountCircle Dawn S
Volvo is known for its safety. It is the most important feature for our family.
I like that it is safe. It is reliable. It is the right size for us.
accountCircle Brenda H
Volvo’s are the best and safest! I love my rear seats that can turn into a trunk.
I love the Volvo! Not only do I feel super safe on the road but I also love the features. My favorite part of all cars is the sunroof because in South Carolina I am able to use it all year. Having a separate rear ac is nice because the seats all the way in the back still cool down just as well as the middle. I love my satellite radio and I love how I can connect my iPhone to the car. I think I would choose the SUV version next time I get one but I would still stay with Volvo’. My only complaint is the last Volvo I drove had a light that would come on if someone was in my blind spot on the highway but this one I am currently driving does not and I really miss that. Mine is white which is perfect for warm weather which is what we have the most here in sc. I love how I can choose whether to have the seats in the way back or use it as the regular trunk.
accountCircle Daniel S
It is paid for and is mine and is safe and is roomy and is silver
No complaints Like the ride Like the safety Like the handling Like the room

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Nadia S
The vehicle has Bluetooth, which is great.
The battery keeps dying, and even when I take it to the shop, it will not fix the problem. It has happened around 3 times already. The dashboard will say "check engine".

Volvo XC90 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
240 HP 18-19 MPG 7 Seats
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Premier Plus
240 HP 18 MPG 7 Seats
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R-Design
240 HP 18-19 MPG 7 Seats
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R-Design Premier Plus
240 HP 18-19 MPG 7 Seats
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Platinum
240 HP 18-19 MPG 7 Seats
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R-Design Platinum
240 HP 18-19 MPG 7 Seats
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2013 Volvo XC90 Owner Reviews

4.56
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Claudia B on May 23, 2021
Safe and sound. Appears to be dent proof.
Love it. My favorite feature is the someone on the side light indicator. Very comfortable but rather plain. Very reliable. Have had very few problems and none of them were serious. Typical wear and tear issues. Would not recommend black. It shows every spot. Seems to be hail proof. Definitely does not dent easily.
accountCircle sam B on May 10, 2021
Exactly what I was looking for, leather seats, sunroof, lots of seating.
I bought my car used. It runs really well despite its age. It has a nice wood trim interior and cream leather seats. The steering wheel is also wood and very comfortable in your hands. The extra seats and built-in booster are also a plus. The cargo area is very spacious and the sunroof is great.

Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2013 Volvo XC90 has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.8
2
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4.75
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4.56

Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Volvo XC90 has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #5 of 18 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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29 MPG
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Tie
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28 MPG
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23 MPG

Is The 2013 Volvo XC90 A Good Car?

Yes both very safe and plenty of room. I like having the extra seats for my kids and their friends. Both have great engines.
Tracy E.
In many ways, yes, it is a good vehicle. However, it is plagued with small, yet expensive repairs e.g., tire pressure gusher had failed repeatedly. The audio system is incompatible with Samsung... Read More
Ashley C.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Volvo XC90?

Yes very reliable although I did have to replace the air conditioning. It does need to have synthetic oil.
Tracy E.
Yes, everything thing I just wrote, and that has disappeared from this block. Check engine light, tire pressure gusher, audio/phone system is in CBC om p table eighth Samsung cell phones.
Lindsey J.

Is The 2013 Volvo XC90 A Good Value?

$37,000.00. I feel safe but it is expensive to maintain. I am glad I bought it because of the safety factors. It has been rear ended twice and fixed well.
Tracy E.
I don't remember how much we paid for it, but given the cost if it's many small repairs, no it wasn't worth it.
Grace M.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety