2006 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
15 - 18 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(80 Total Reviews)
Perfect Family Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
We bought this Volvo one summer and have been loving it ever since. The car is very spacious and is very kid proof. If you have small children it is great because its got a built in booster seat and moves forward so the parts and reach the child easier. The XC90 5 Cylinder can be slow at times but when you step on it, it goes and handles very well. The rides very smooth and for the price comes with so many options. You can pay 10000 more for a BMW X5 with all the same features but not the same safety.
Favorite Features
Sunroof, all the seats fold flat and all of them are power. Power everything and just a really solid car.
Suggested Improvements
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
Solid as a rock
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
We've had the XC90 since Dec. 05 and have only performed scheduled maintenance. Comfort, safety, and reliability have been excellent.
Favorite Features
Comfort of seats, storage room
Suggested Improvements
Audio system a bit weak, gas mileage
6 out 8 people found this review helpful
Nice vehicle with it's share of issues
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
This is my wife's vehicle, which she loves. I am less enthusiastic, as I wish it were more reliable. So far in less than 2 years of having the vehicle, there have been 5 recalls. We have had a dead battery requiring the vehicle to be towed (bad cell). We have had a rear wheel bearing go bad. Both of these occurred at under the 17k currently on it. Factory Pirelli Scorpion zero tires practically bald at less than 12k and replaced on my dime.
Favorite Features
Excellent safety features, great looking vehicle
Suggested Improvements
Better tires suited to vehicle, engineer a little more reliability into the car
15 out 16 people found this review helpful
2006 Volvo XC90 AWD V8 4dr SUV (ocean)
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 V8 Volvo Ocean Race Edition 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Got this car for thousands off because I bought it in 2007 when it was a 2006 model, but it was new. Very happy with the looks outside and inside. After a 5 months I had some problems, some anti-skid message that kept coming up, they said it was a computer problem but it happened twice. Possibly due to extremely horrible speed bumps where I live the car began making weird clicks when the gas/brakes were pressed; brake pads, alignment, sub-frame, etc all needed work. Right window makes whistling noise. DVD system headphones sound fuzzy sometimes. Very fast for an SUV, and I always feel safe.
Favorite Features
Big engine, very fast for an SUV. GPS system, pricey but I love the positioning and very very easy to use, and can be used while in motion. Extremely comfortable seats. Love the tailgate, it is great to sit on! I also drive a 550i but find myself missing the Volvo.
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage, stereo system is horrible, impossible to get iPod integration without removing the entire system and spending tons of money. Better reliability.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
First and last Volvo
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
Great car for the first couple of weeks. Then it would not accelerate. It took four trips to the dealer, and me having to drive the car for them. They had to change the fuel tank, and pump. Lots of noises and clunks, that they can't fix.
Favorite Features
Plenty of interior room.
Suggested Improvements
Ford needs to sell Volvo to somebody who can build cars. Gas mileage
4 out 6 people found this review helpful
my 2nd xc90
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
This is our second xc90, we loved our 2004, but we wanted the rear entertainment package, so we traded for a 2006 with everthing. After looking at some other SUVs recently due to co-workers buying new ones I wouldn't trade mine for anything else I've seen out yet.
Favorite Features
The seats in a volvo are the best, the way the headrest cradles your head, and the way the seat hugs you can't be beat. This is our fourth volvo, and we currently own two.
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage could be better, we currently only get 21 mpg.
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
So far, so good
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I've had my '06 for 16 months now but before that had an 05. Just test drove an ML 350 from Mercedes and I must say I prefer my Volvo. Granted the ML had a few features that were nice but overall, my Volvo had much more comfortable seats and more features for the price, i.e. dvd system, memory driver's seat, etc. I also have much more cargo area in my Volvo and because it's a bigger car I have more legroom and just feel safer. Close the doors on the Mercedes and do the same with the Volvo and you'll know the difference. My only gripe so far with the Volvo is the cheaply made stereo speaker units in the front corners. Should be better for a 50K+ vehicle.
Favorite Features
Seat comfort, rain sensor, memory seating, roominess, safety, heaviness of the vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
Would like some sort of acknowledgement from the car that I've locked it (i.e. beep) and unlocked it. Better made speaker units in front of car instead of cheap plastic speaker units, remote access/opening/closing to doors, trunk, windows, etc., like the Mercedes.
9 out 10 people found this review helpful
Excellent car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
An excellent car, firm ride. You have the feeling of being in a safe car. Goes through snow with ease. Very good handling. I recommend this car to anyone who wants a safe car. Gas mileage is a bit off and the gas tank is relatively small for a car of this size.
Favorite Features
Comfort and the controls are easy to read and reach. Seats are easy to fold and enter the third row.
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage and a bigger tank.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Not reliable at all!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I love the ride but it has died in the middle of a busy intersection twice. It had to be towed back to the dealership and they replaced the fuel pump and we are waiting to see what they think it is this time. The driver's side beam has had to be replaced twice. The DVD system works intermittently. I thought Volvos were supposed to be dependable and safe. I have a 3 year old and I am going to have to get something else unfortunately.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
First Year Follow-Up
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
Review
This is a follow up to my first post in Aug 06 when car was new. Just turned 10k miles and one year. Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with the car. Got a recall notice about the gas tank door and they fixed this during a routine service at 7,500 miles, but never suffered the problem. Took one long trip with 5 persons and gear. It was tight but didn't want to put anything on the roof. Added a hitch (not from the dealer!) and a great bike rack from softride. We are still loving the car. Mileage is in the 17-18 in the city and 22-23 hwy.
Favorite Features
Still looks and handles great. Plenty enough power for me. It is a classy looking car.
Suggested Improvements
Center console could be a bit more useful, perhaps slightly larger.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
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