Volvo XC90

The 2026 XC90 in brief

The 2026 Volvo XC90 is a standard SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 196 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,449 lb (4dr SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (26 city / 27 highway), 35% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the back over prevention.

The Volvo XC90 has 22 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.

Its most efficient year was 2026 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 27 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (212), engine (185), unknown or other (139).

Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.

2020 has the most recalls (9); all years together count 28 campaigns and 735 owner complaints.

How the 2005 XC90 compares

The 2005 Volvo XC90 is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (2.5L 5-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo and 4.4L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.

It measures about 189 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,268 lb (Xc 90 4dr SUV AWD /2.5t).

About the Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury SUV manufactured and marketed by Volvo Cars since 2002 and in its second generation.

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