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2016 Volvo XC90: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 314 complaints about the 2016 Volvo XC90 with NHTSA, and it has 8 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

Owner complaints

314

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

8

on record

Fuel economy

25 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$8,160

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling89
Electrical system57
Body, glass & interior44
Driver-assist & stability27

Engines and fuel economy

VersionDriveCombined
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel Drive24 mpg
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel Drive23 mpg
Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel Drive25 mpg

Recalls

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Other years of the Volvo XC90

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
2024Not rated yet
2023Not rated yet
2022Not rated yet
2021Not rated yet
2020Not rated yet
2019Not rated yet
2018Not rated yet
2017Not rated yet
2016Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?

Owners have filed 314 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (89), electrical system (57), body, glass & interior (44). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have?

8 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo XC90 get?

Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.