Used 2012 Volvo XC90 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 XC90, so we've included reviews for other years of the XC90 since its last redesign.
2012 XC90 stable car but high maintenance cost
Tom, 11/18/2017
2012 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
37 of 38 people found this review helpful
Bought the 2012 XC90 with 50 000 miles 12/ 2014 for $23000, The car has been ok but has some major maintenance issues, over the last 3 years I have used $12 000 for maintenance. Issues 1) One morning the car did not start - had it towed to dealerships for repair, it took them 7 hours of investigation @ $200+ hour to figure what is wrong - ended up paying $3000 for the repair - was not covered by warranty, the car had the AC fan sensor failing which kept the fan running and draining the battery - this took them 7 hours to figure out ! 2) AC broke @ $2000 cost, AC seems to very typical to break in XC90, had the same problem with an earlier XC90 3) all car engine mounts broke - replacement cost $1500 4) Brake pad and disk replacement $1600+. Maintenance cost is very high for Volvos - every single time it is brought to regular maintenance the cost is at least $1000, mostly $1500. My XC90 has still few irritating faults like the remote key does work only randomly, and the steering wheel radio control has an irritating bug, if you press volume control and then immediately channel selection - the radio jumps into programming mode. I would not buy pre owned Volvo again, the reliablity is not there and cost to maintain is very high.
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2011 XC90 R-Design
Jack, 09/30/2010
2011 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful
Am I the first to review the 2011 model? I have had one four days now and I absolutely love it. I can not find anything to criticize about the car. You pay for what you get and I feel every option was worth the price. The Volvo drives rock steady on the road and I feel the engine is adequate. I had some concerns about the 6 cylinder but it does the job. So far in mixed driving I am averaging 20MPG. I think with highway driving that will increase. Bluetooth is now built in and works superbly. The radio/telephone controls are mixed together and are a little overwhelming at first but work as designed. The seats are very comfortable and love the R-Design color scheme. Love this car!
10 year old report
Bonamarte, 10/08/2020
2010 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 33 people found this review helpful
I bought an 2010 XC90 used, had 100k miles on it. Only defect was the wear and tear on the front leather seats, they are completely worn out with cracking and fading, but still in one piece. Some observations of the car at this age: 1. Gas mileage is actually decent for an old, heavy SUV. I am getting 19/20 with the standard V6. 2. Oil Level Sensor is very sensitive. 7.8 quarts is recommended, I usually put a full 8 quarts in. It burns oil very slowly, so the light will come on mid-oil change, even though it's still in the dipstick range. I usually go ahead and top it off with another half a quart. 3. There's a weird auto fan feature with the AC, previous owner warned me of it. If you leave the AC on when you shut off the car, it tries to circulate air while you're away. The problem is if the car sits for a several days this way, you'll kill the battery. You have to remember to shut off the AC when the car is parked for awhile. And, since the battery is in the back of the car, you'll have to crawl in from the front to change it if there's not enough power to unlock the tailgate. 5. A few items like seatbelt latches and keyless entry have not stood well with the test of time. Best to double check those locks before you walk off trusting that all 4 doors are actually locked. 6. Mechanically, the car is great for 10 years old. No leaks anywhere, clean engine, runs well. I would recommend buying one used if you find one with low miles.
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Very Happy So Far
copsdoll, 04/14/2011
2011 Volvo XC90 3.2 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2011 XC90 in July 2010. I had a 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor that was totaled and I wanted something even safer. (Endeavor held up well) I have been very pleased with the comfort, the added accessories and the overall drive of the XC90. When I initially read the reviews before purchasing it, I saw many complaints over the gas mileage. I have not found any difference between the gas mileage of my Endeavor and the XC90. I am happy with the gas mileage. The comfortable (heated) seats, the sophisticated look and other added features I didn't have in my Endeavor, make me very happy.
XC90 THE BEST OF THE REST
Judy, 01/10/2010
2010 Volvo XC90 V8 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2004, 2007, and now own a 2010 Volvo XC90. My 2010 is an Executive Model. I did not think that the model could get any better but my latest VOLVO XC90 is spectacular!. The Executive Model's interior is outstanding. I feel like I am sitting in my family room. The handling is "tight" and feels like a sport car within a SUV. The safety features are a plus when insurance premiums are due. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who appreciates quality within a sporty, pleasure to drive, as well as styling that commands head turning! This is a perfect vehicle in my book.
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