Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Volvo XC90
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Volvo XC90 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V827000 Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Not Tightened Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V273000 Front Seat Movement May Trap Rear Passenger NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V800000 No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Service Brakes 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 52 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Volvo XC90 has a moderate number of electrical and brake complaints, which are common in this model year. Despite some engine and fuel system complaints, these issues don't drastically affect overall reliability. The model generally offers average ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| visibility/wiper | 30,000–60,000 miles | $250–$450 | 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 and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Inspect and replace brake pads as needed
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dimming or flickering lights
- Unusual brake noises
- Rough engine idle
- Fuel odor near vehicle
- Wiper blade skipping or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Volvo XC90 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.