Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -27 City / 27 -29 HWY
Horsepower
250 -400
Seats
4 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kayla H
Safest car I've ever owned!!
I recently bought this car prior to a long road trip because I wanted something more reliable than what I was driving previously. I drove multiple SUVs and nothing else even compared. I treat patients with neck and back pain all day, so I pay close attention to things like supportive seats and head/neck position. One of the first things I appreciated about this car when I test drove it, other than looks, was that the headrest did not push your head forward into an abnormal forward head position. So, this physical therapist gives Volvo 2 thumbs up for seat design. I feel very safe in this car. When I set the cruise control, the car not only keeps me in my lane, but it will also slow down automatically with the flow of traffic. The autopilot feature blows my mind. Every time I drive my car I feel like I discover something new that I didn't realize was even a feature. I don't recommend for anyone to even test drive this car if you are not wanting to leave the dealership with a new vehicle.
accountCircle Jessica H
I love the adaptive cruise control and the heads up display.
I love my Volvo XC90. This is the 5th Volvo we have owned. They are great vehicles. I will say that Volvo North America isn't as great as Volvo Europe, as far as customer service goes, though.
accountCircle Gabby
Handling
Yes I love it
accountCircle Stacy M
Comfort and the fact it has lumbar control on passenger side
Rides smooth, easy to drive, takes turns well, classy
accountCircle Amanda M
Fun car with lots of safety. Perfect for a family!
It is an exceptionally safe and fun to drive vehicle. So far the seats have worn out (leather is ripping at seams and there are places it has worn off on areas that are not regularly sat upon) before 20,000 miles. Issues with the computer system and squeaking brakes since about 700 miles.
accountCircle Elizabeth F
The Volvo xc90 - stylish, dependable, and one of the safest vehicles on the road.
The Volvo xc90 is loaded with bells and whistles, but also carries the peace of mind that comes with driving a Volvo. The car drives as smooth as any I have ever owned. I often have to force myself to set the cruise control, and I can easily drive over 80 mph, and it feels the same as driving 30 mph. It is comfortable, attractive, safe, and peppy -- everything I'd ever want in a vehicle.
accountCircle Todd V
Reliable, safe, economical, stylish, comfortable -
Great gas mileage , good insurance rates due to safety factors and history of the brand. I would by this car again
accountCircle john a
Fast, modern and spacious
It is a very comfortable vehicle, perfect for those who have children and like to travel a weekend to get out of the routine. Also the performance is incredible I recommend it

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michael
Buy a Lexus
Do Not Buy! Bought this car in 2016. As soon as the warranty was up, the problems began.
accountCircle Heather O
I do love the assisted turn signals to switch lanes.
Not at all worth the money I pay for the lease. The computer shuts off as I am driving. The mirror does not return back to setting after I reverse. The bluetooth phone mic is horrible hard to hear other end. The a/c is very loud so people on phone cannot hear me. I wouldn't recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Manny M
A good car but it can be better.
It is a good car, very reliable and safe, it is a little rough. The interior is very nice the outside is very nice too. The car has a good pickup. The car is very comfortable there is a lot of room in the car, it fits up to 7 people in it. The car sound quality is ok.
accountCircle Jessica K
Volvo xc90-technology needs work.
I like how heavy the car feels and how it drives. The technology needs a lot of work, the screen is very slow, it freezes and the will cause a chirping sound in the speakers. The safety sensors go off randomly either beeping and there is no vehicle or obstacle near the car. The sensors also have started to stop the vehicle while driving on a straight/open road because they 'see' an obstacle- that is not actually there.
accountCircle Sandy Howell
Safety
I purchased the xc90. I was driving back to my hotel when I rear ended. I had shopped a lot and there was a lot of shopping bags in the rear and I had 18 bottles of Orange Crush soda directly against the tailgate.At the point of contact I heard a hissing sound. We went to the hospital to get checked. We called the dealership and they said that the car was drivable. When we arrived at the dealership I went straight to the tailgate to inspect the sodas.The crash was so violent that it ripped my spare tire from underneath the vehicle. I expected to see ruined clothes and glass every where. I discovered that not one of bottles broke or cracked. The hissing sounds were the shopping bags moving forward. The only injury was when my nephew turned around to speak to his friend in the back seat. On impact the seat belt bruised his rib cage. It held us tight in place. Absolutely love the xc90. Won’t drive anything else

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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Momentum
250 HP 25 MPG 7 Seats
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R-Design
250 HP 25 MPG 7 Seats
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Inscription
400 HP 27 MPG 7 Seats
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Excellence
400 HP 27 MPG 4 Seats
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2018 Volvo XC90 Owner Reviews

4.60
53 Reviews
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5 stars 77%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 4%
accountCircle Jonathan L on June 10, 2021
Why do not more people own these cars?
It is an all around excellent car. The interior is luxurious with leather interior and wood trim. The technology is excellent, with self driving features. The space is extra sufficient. You can tell there was clearly thought placed into every design decision in the vehicle. Bravo to Volvo.
accountCircle Chris R on June 8, 2021
I really like the performance, the pick-up is awesome, fun to drive.
I have enjoyed the car. The main issue I have with the car is the time it takes from when you turn on the car to when all the systems come up. I can be in reverse before the backup camera comes on. I understand there is a lot of tech in this car, maybe I am just too impatient.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Shayna K.

Great Trunk space, comfortable to drive, safe to drive for my family luxury, spacious 3rd row seating, safety features such as crash detection and Self driving, heated steering wheel, 360 camera view is very helpful for backing out of tight space.

likeFilled Jay W.

The pros to my Volvo is a lot more than the cons. I love this SUV it has great gas mileage even with its 400 hp. It's so comfortable for my daily driving and it even can park itself. There's a lot of small features like the glove compartment acts as a safe and you can set a code for it and it also acts a cooler. I have it for a while now and my upkeep cost are not that bad 107 for a oil change and its still under warranty yet I haven't had any issue. I wasn't a fan of the stop start but I started using it and it really save you gas and I love it now I mainly use it in the city but it's great.

likeFilled Jane S.

Pretty much everything: safety features, ease of driving/parking, luxury interior, fabulous looking exterior, lots of room, is a smooth ride, adequate gas mileage which allows me to drive long distances between fill-ups, and found a great price on this used car.

likeFilled Donna S.

Spacious and luxurious. Has an elegant presence. High end finishes. Nice-sized dash display screen. Safety features galore, especially the lane-drift alert. Handles pretty well for a full sized-SUV. Back row seating is ample.

likeFilled Katrina M.

The design of the car is very sleek, it is very safe with the alarms and notifications especially when you are parking your car or using cruise control, the technology is loaded. Feels like a luxurious car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Shayna K.

Screen display is very clunky and very often if the car is too cold or too hot the touch screen will malfunction. The automatic foot sensor for the trunk has never worked for me. Also, there needs to be an option to manually close the trunk. Sometimes if it is full you need to be able to push the door. Closed but the automatic sensor does not let you do it.

dislikeFilled Jay W.

I do not have many cons for this car beside it does not have auto pilot above 35 mph and the car does not have a self start. The other problem I find is the headlight are like AOT to replace. And it goes through windshield wiper fluid pretty quick. The ac has this weird way of Turning on that it will not blow air tell its the right temp.

dislikeFilled Jane S.

The hubcaps can get married pretty easily - do not recall the name of this type of cap, but it ought to be done away with for all cars! I'd like better tie downs on the sides of the vehicle. I'd also like 3 zone air conditioning/heating, rather than just 2.

dislikeFilled Donna S.

As always with Volvo, the leather wears very easily, so driver's seat protection is requisite. Gas mileage is not great. Slow to accelerate. Clunky middle-row seat fold mechanism. Sound system is not great - should be better for this type of vehicle.

dislikeFilled Katrina M.

I do not like the fact that the engine turns off when you stop. That is frustrating. Sometimes the technology does not work like the radio and you need to shut off the car to get it to reboot. The alarms can be overwhelming.

Ranks #8 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2018 Volvo XC90 has an average owner rating of 4.60 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 18 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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4.86
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4.85
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4.6

Ranks #3 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Volvo XC90 has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #3 of 19 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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29 MPG
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28 MPG
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27 MPG
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29 MPG

Is The 2018 Volvo XC90 A Good Car?

The Volvo xc90 is a fabulously designed vehicle. Volvo has updated many of the options included in this model making it really fun to drive and to travel in, whether it be a daily commute to work or a... Read More
Dana K.
This is the best car I have driven or owned. The safety features are unbelievable. The autopilot feature blows my mind. I feel safe in this vehicle traveling alone.
Maddie D.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Volvo XC90?

My Volvo xc90 is super reliable and has not had any major problems with reliability. It is loaded with airbags and sensors that help identify and then communicate problems. Plus the service department... Read More
Dana K.
I have had no problems with my vehicle and I do not expect to have any issues. I have owned luxury vehicles that do not compare to the XC90 in safety features, comfort, design, and visibility.
Lance T.

Is The 2018 Volvo XC90 A Good Value?

Volvos are expensive, but you get what you pay for. They are the safest cars on the market, and I cannot put a price on the safety of my family, especially my children.
Dana K.
I bought the vehicle used with 31K miles and cash price for the vehicle was $43K. I have had no regrets and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Janice L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2018 Volvo XC90 have a spare tire?

Answer: The 2018 Volvo XC90 does have a spare tire. This part will need to be changed some day. You don't want to get into any wrecks on the road. You should change Your tires every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. Making sure...

Does the 2018 Volvo XC90 use regular gas?

Answer: Volvo recommends that You use gasoline with an octane rating of 91 or higher, the vehicle will function on 87, but may mIS Fire. Never put E85 or diesel fuel into Your vehicle because it will destroy the fuel...

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