IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
20 -22 City / 25 -26 HWY
Horsepower
250 -316
Seats
5 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Devi V
Love for Volvo xc90 inscription.
I love my 2016 Volvo xc90 inscription thoroughly. If one is looking at xc90 it is better to get it fully loaded like me. Air suspension, Olson speakers, Swedish leather trim with wooden interiors and spacious spa kind of interior space is not to be missed.
accountCircle Julie W
The safety is the largest benefit of the Volvo brand.
I love the safety and comfort of the car. No dislikes at the moment. The sensors and cameras make me feel more comfortable.
accountCircle Alice K
I like how each seat can be customized.
We love the Volvo. It is so smooth and safe. No bumpy rides for us. One thing we do not like is how the touch screen takes a bit of time to refresh. Also the safety is too sensitive sometimes. For example, it will not let us u turn if it senses a car coming.
accountCircle Robert P
Quality of Volvo cars is excellent and worth the price.
It is Safe, powerful and comfortable. Best car I have ever owned. Room for our three large dogs and more.
accountCircle Robert L
Volvo vehicles are worth the price.
Safe, comfortable, roomy, and powerful car. Best cat I have ever owned. No maintenance issues to date.
accountCircle Imy B
It has roomy interior especially in back seats, even the 3rd row is spacious, I fit there very well knowing I am 5'7
I love our car, it has enough room and seats for our growing family. Nothing to complaint about
accountCircle Tanya E
Useful as a minivan but it feels like a luxury car, not a "mom car"!
I love that it seats 7 people yet doesn't look like a minivan! It drives very well. The navigation system is annoying and often can't find places, so I use my phone for that instead.
accountCircle Laura D
Seat warmers, smooth, reliable.
The front tire tends to run out of air quicker than the others, but other than that it is very reliable. The features are nice, my kids love it, I love it. You never know how much you really need seat warmers until you get them! Very smooth and drive.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mikel N.
Not Worth the Money
Car looks good. Have had AC issues and electrical issues. Do not recommend.
accountCircle KYLAH L
It is the safest car out and comfortable
I dislike that almost every week I have to bring car into service for new software update
accountCircle Stacey S
Volvo Customer Service is awful
Parts have literally fallen off my car and Volvo will not fix it for free. Also, I feel like several things have gone 'out' or have needed to be fixed. I expected the car to be better built especially since it has received such great reviews. I spent a lot of money on this car and expect more from Volvo.
accountCircle Susan S
It has quite a few design flaws and the service people and salespeople either do not know about them or fail to tell you.
I have many complaints about my car from the ac unit failure to issues with the electronics!
accountCircle Christi S
Great to drive but some downsides.
Car drives very well and has nice features but the electronics have been very buggy, required a $2000 repair when only 2 years old. The trip is nice, visibility is good, all safety features are excellent. Requires more expensive fuel and all repairs are much more expensive than expected.

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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T5 Momentum
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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T5 R-Design
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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T6 Momentum
316 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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T5 Inscription
250 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats
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T6 R-Design
316 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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T6 Inscription
316 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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T6 First Edition
316 HP 22 MPG 7 Seats
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2016 Volvo XC90 Owner Reviews

4.49
55 Reviews
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5 stars 62%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Mikel N. on June 16, 2021
Not Worth the Money
Car looks good. Have had AC issues and electrical issues. Do not recommend.
accountCircle Ron G on May 3, 2021
Top SUV is a triumph of Swedish design.
Beautiful interior. Smooth, powerful ride. Self-driving. Like driving an iPad. Huge screen infotainment system that is intuitive and easy to use. Third-row seating. Best car I have ever owned. No maintenance problems. Nothing negative I can say about the xc90.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Matt S.

Safety, stylish and technology are all great. Safety features are top notch. I also love the look of the car both inside and out, especially the giant moonroof. Sound system is great as well in my opinion.

likeFilled Teresa R.

Drives very smoothly and feels like a large sedan, not an SUV. It is a Safe and solid vehicle. There is adequate space to transport children and friends. Lots of cargo space when limited passengers. Good on gas mileage. Lots of options available.

likeFilled Kim G.

I love the smooth ride that the Volvo offers. It has an abundance of safety features and extras like automatic hatch and lighted panels at night. There is plenty of cargo space to haul items especially if you put the seats down in the back.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Matt S.

Price is probably the biggest drawback and repairs are not cheap. Also the fuel tank is a little smaller than I am used to or other similar sized cars like the X5. Cannot think of much else honestly. Car is great.

dislikeFilled Teresa R.

Can be expensive to maintain. Very limited cargo space when third row is in use. Third row can be a little cramped to sit in for an adult. No top tether for car seats in the third row. I don't really have any other cons as I LOVE my XC90.

dislikeFilled Kim G.

The cons of the vehicle are also some pluses. The electronics always seem to not work correctly for me. I have a hard time connecting my phone to the vehicle. Many may want more electronics but in the end if they are not easily operated then they are worthless.

Ranks #12 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2016 Volvo XC90 has an average owner rating of 4.56 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Volvo XC90 has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #5 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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29 MPG
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26 MPG

Is The 2016 Volvo XC90 A Good Car?

Yes it is safe and a comfortable car to drive. It is a car that you can have for many years because it has a great quality.
Solano E.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Volvo XC90?

No yet! I have not had any problems so far and am knocking on wood! Volvo is a great service center for their cars.
Chris E.

Is The 2016 Volvo XC90 A Good Value?

I bought mine ore owned certified and I highly recommended it. I have a new car basically for glad the price.
Daisy H.

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How much oil does the 2016 Volvo XC90 take?

Answer: The 2016 Volvo XC90 with the 2.0l inline-4 turbo engine takeS6 quarts of 0w-30 in cold weather or 5w-30 for normal weather. When performing an oil change on the car You will first want to make sure that the...

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Safety & Reliability

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*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