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All cars · Volvo XC90 · 2013

2013 Volvo XC90. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 25,000 and 58,451 miles. Median 31,000, from 6 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Electrical29%
Engine14%
Wheels14%
Stability control14%
Fuel system14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
700000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 223

Volvo filed 223 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • One of adaption references values, during autocalibration, decreased in dem due to low current…
  • VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : The Volvo Replacement…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo XC90 SUV FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆
Volvo XC90 SUV AWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD16 / 23 / 19Regular$3,300
3.2L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD16 / 22 / 18Regular$3,450

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
201128720,728Transmission & drivetrain
2013–7–Electrical
2014–1–Airbags
20161346145,303Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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