Used 2005 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Comfortable car, but it's a money trap!
Lora, Saginaw, MI, 08/02/2015
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
37 of 46 people found this review helpful
We purchased the 2005 Volvo xc90 in 2011 when it was 6 years old for $9000 which is great compared to the original ticket price of $47,000 when it was new. We bought it knowing the the 3rd row seat would not fold down. Other than that it looked great. We averaged about 16-17 mpg combined. The car itself is very comfortable but after a year of owning it, the electrical system began to fail. The dashboard would turn off while driving, the radio broke, and the windows wouldn't stay up. When we took it into the volvo dealership, they kept it for almost two weeks and finally (rudely) told us they could not figure out what the problem was. They also told us the 3rd row seat may cost up to $1000 to repair. A year later, we had problems with the almost brand new brakes. We had to have them replaced as well as all four of the $200 tires because of uneven wear. Recently, after a routine visit to the mechanic, we found out the the power steering needed to be replaced as well as the heavily fogged over headlight lamps which would cost us $2000. That was the breaking point for us and we decided to trade it in. On the way to the dealership the brakes gave out. They hesitated to give us $1000 trade in. This vehicle has been a money trap. Although the car is a comfortable ride and has an attractive interior, it is not worth the investment. Stay away. There is a reason these xc90's don't hold their value.
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Worst Vehicle I've EVER Owned
Sarah, 06/18/2010
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is BY FAR the worst vehicle I've ever owned. The Saturn Vue I had before buying this was more reliable! Unfortunately for me, I was so dazzled by this "Luxury" SUV that I didn't do enough research. I put MORE THAN $12K worth of work in less than 6 months, the last of which was $7,000 for a new transmission that, unbeknownst to me is a HUGE issue with this year, make & model. Volvo is conveniently refusing to acknowledge any of the innumerable consumer complaints- offer any sort of resolve or recall. Trust me I've tried- (I've contacted the Sales Managers of every dealership in the state, and put in a complaint with Headquarters in Sweden) no one cares.
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Great bang for the buck vehicle.
Larry, Santa Clara, CA, 02/03/2017
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Tough to beat a volvo. Outside the little s40, ever seen one rust out? Few and far between. We have a couple xc70, both over 300,000. This xc90 we just bought, for a steal, has 175,000 on it. Serviced it out with timing belt, water pump etc, and it as good as new. Love our volvos.
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Do NOT buy a Volvo
Never again, 11/12/2009
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My T6 is in the shop for a replacement transmission, now in order to get any warranty they say they must replace the DEFECTIVE radiator. The cost started out at an estimate of $4800 soon it will be over $7000? All of this at just over 100K miles. One should expect at least 150K miles from a car costing nearly $50K new. VOLVO has no Heart no soul and is not built well at all.
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new jersey, 02/17/2010
Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 4dr SUV (2.9L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
We bought our xc90 new. Have had a multitude of problems two wheel bearing hubs rear, steering rack, drive shaft, tie rod ends and two transmissions. Funny thing is my mother bought the same car at the same time and had all the same problems and is going for transmission number 3. good luck to all of us who got stuck with the t-6 nightmare!!!!!