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Used 2009 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Love volvo

Tron, 02/16/2022
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

The 2008 xc90 3.2 awd. I'm the second owner of the car and haven't touch 100k. Bought this one after our 08 s80 t6 awd got totalled. It does pick up slower than the tubro charged engine of the s80. But its comfortable to drive. I'm getting 16 mpg. Only things i have had to do to vehicle is basic maintenance item. Filters, spark plugs , brakes and oil. But overall the cost of ownership is low. And you can find parts and videos online to replace things

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1 out of 5 stars

Bad Transmissions

Shane, 12/13/2018
updated 12/14/2021
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 Special Edition 4dr SUV AWD (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful

Bought a used 2009 Volco XC90. After extensive research found out there are major transmission problems with a lot of their vehicles from around 2008 and back. Worse yet, the cost to have it replaced or repaired is extremely high. Anywhere from $3000 to $7000. There was a class action suit on their vehicles with T6 transmissions. The valve body alone is $1000 just for the part. Regret buying mine but fortunately I know how to do a lot of major work and have no choice but to plow through getting mine fixed. Just read many of the Volvo transmission forums on the internet and you'll see the extensive problem that exists.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Safest SUV, Stop Crying about MPG

Dave, 03/18/2008
2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

People, you're talking a Volvo not a Honda, you will live through a horrific crash, you will have 311hp, this vehicle is safe, and because of that it weighs as much as much larger SUV's so the 13-18 mpg isn't that bad. Stop crying about fuel economy, put your family in a Prius if that's important to you, if you want a truly safe, well built, nice looking SUV this is the truck for you! Remember you get what you pay for, there's a reason that this truck is over $50,000 without things like navigation and rear view cameras, because you are paying for safety! This is another of those "imports" that you can buy and still buy American, Volvo is a proud member of the Ford Motor Company!

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3 out of 5 stars

2008 Volvo XC90

Zack, 02/11/2017
2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

Bought an xc90 because of appearance, tall trunk space, and clearance what modern suvs compromise. The vehicle is ok nothing special. Interior is cheap quality, leather wears easy, and trims fade quick. There is nothing luxurious about this car. Drives fine, for a heavy car the acceleration and fuel economy is poor, gets stuck in snow easily defeats the entire purpose of ground clearance and the transmission has sloppy shifting and when driving on highway does have a few sweats and rattles. Only good thing about the car is safety and cargo space

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Stranded

scatback, 08/31/2010
2008 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful

At 33k, the car overheated and stranded us. Picked it up from the dealer after two days, happened again. Twice on the hook in a week. That follows 3 days in the shop for a steering angle sensor, and another day for a headlight. The 4.4 is great, the ride is quiet, the interior is designed for adults. But we've driven 800,000 miles in Acuras and Infinities and never been left on the side of the road. It's happened twice in our low mileage XC90 in a week. Plus, no rearward vision and primitive electronics. We're going back to MDX

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