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We buy Volvo XC90s from every year, 2003–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Volvo XC90 by year
The XC90 is a SUV sold from 2003–2020 with engines including 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 61 recalls and 1,358 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 XC90 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 5 | 93 |
| 2004 XC90 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl | 16–19 | 6 | 462 |
| 2005 XC90 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 6 | 223 |
| 2006 XC90 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 3 | 53 |
| 2007 XC90 | 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 2 | 38 |
| 2008 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 3 | 29 |
| 2009 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 15–17 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 15–18 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl | 16–18 | 1 | 19 |
| 2012 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 XC90 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2016 XC90 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–25 | 8 | 197 |
| 2017 XC90 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–25 | 7 | 80 |
| 2018 XC90 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23–27 | 3 | 51 |
| 2019 XC90 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22–25 | 6 | 42 |
| 2020 XC90 | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21–27 | 7 | 34 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Volvo XC90 problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your XC90, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Volvo XC90: questions
How much is a junk Volvo XC90 worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete XC90s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Volvo XC90s that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2003–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Volvo XC90 year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 XC90 (462). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, engine and power train.
Which Volvo XC90 year has the most recalls?
The 2016 XC90 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 8. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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