Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Volvo S90
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Volvo S90 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V220000 Front Seats may Move in a Crash NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V800000 No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Seats 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Volvo S90 presents a moderate reliability profile, with some issues in the electrical system and brakes. Recalls are limited but combined with moderate owner complaints, suggest reasonable maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| service brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| latches/locks | 30,000–60,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 24 months
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service at 90,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical glitches or odd behaviors
- Unresponsive or spongy brake pedal
- Fuel smell indicating a possible leak
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Volvo S90 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.