2003 Volvo XC90 T6 review from North America
"The Volvo XC90 is a wonderful car -- when it works"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission failed after 56,000 miles and will cost $4500 to replace.
Hubs failed and were $1,000 to replace earlier.
General comments?
The Volvo XC90 is a wonderful car -- when it works. The seats are very comfortable and the ride is smooth. There's plenty of room and the controls are well placed.
However, the rear hubs started making noise and were $1000 to repair. Then the transmission failed at only 56,000 miles, costing $4,500 to repair.
We will be trading it in for a different car (NOT a Volvo) before too long.
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| Definitely NOT the Volvo I have known for life! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2008 |