Used 2006 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews
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Cleen, 10/12/2010
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used from the local Volvo dealer. With only 38,000kms on it & half the price of a new one it seemed like a no brainer. It also came with the entertainment package & third row seating. I want to love this car. I think it is the best looking SUV out there. It handles beautifully it's unassuming & overall a great family vehicle. But. I can't get over how loud the engine is, and how poorly it accelerates. Go up a slight incline it sounds like the transmission is slipping. Coming down a decline, it does the same thing and clunks into gear. It really bothers me. I keep thinking it has transmission problems. Also, at 2500 rpm it revs really loud! It's being traded in for an LR4.
Loving my XC90
Marietta B, 06/10/2020
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We bought our Volvo in 2005 Brand New 2006 model. It has been 15 years with 218,000 miles. I love love this car. The only major expense was replacing the timing belt @120,000 and airflow sensor. I bought another car in the interim while saving for another XC90 and asked my son which car he wanted for his wife and new infant, he have a choice between our Honda Pilot and the XC90...He chose the XC90. So, I am confident that he will at least be safe and comfortable. Just FYI I Only have to change oil once a year and the insurance is always between $600-$790 per year.
Not happy with my XC90's we have 2!!
spottvmom, 05/16/2011
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost 6 years. It's had a few minor annoying problems that were mostly covered under the warrenty until it hit 80K The warrenty is now up and it's been a royal pain. I have an AWD 6 cyl. turbo that has 90,000 miles on it. This is my 2nd Volvo and we currently own 2 XC90's so we have double the pain.... Issues have been the anti skid sensor- $700 plus to fix, burns through tires in about 30k miles with easy, gentle driving. New issue is my wheel bearings are shot. My husband has a 2005 what we just spent about $3,000 on new tie rods, new bearings, new e-brake, new oil pump, leaking in oil system and after all that his check engine light is on again!
Owned for 4 years - love it
JimmB, 04/12/2016
2006 Volvo XC90 2.5T 4dr SUV (2.5L 5cyl Turbo 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
We bought this vehicle at least 4 years ago. Love it. We'd get another one. I didn't rate it for maintenance cost as we really haven't ever had major maintenance issues beyond changing oil etc (we are just at 70K miles). At this point, we'd buy an updated version when this one wears out. The 2.5L Turbo engine has plenty of power for us.
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V8 loaded & love it!
Ski, 07/07/2010
2006 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
30 of 34 people found this review helpful
110k mi & still drives fantastic! Smooth, powerful, tight handling & fun to drive. Happy with whole drivetrain. Only problem so far was the "infotainment software bug," which was fixed with quick update @ dealer. DON'T get turbo model with "garbage" GM transmission. The V8's avg 1mpg gas penalty is worth every drop! '05+ Yamaha V8 model has better Aisan Warner 6-speed & nice AWD system. Did i mention the significant testicular fortitude?
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