Volvo XC90 FWD

20032021 · 19 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
20
Best
25

The Volvo XC90 FWD has been tested by the EPA across 19 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2021. Over this period, the XC90 FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750213025MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750213025MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900222624MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900222624MPG
2014
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,150162419MPG
2013
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,150162319MPG
2012
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,150162319MPG
2011
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300162218MPG
2010
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300152218MPG
2009
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,500142017MPG
2008
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,300142016MPG
2007
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152118MPG
2007
3.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$4,050152117MPG
2006
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850152118MPG
2005
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162118MPG
2004
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650162219MPG
2003
2.5L 5-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,850162218MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
25
2020
25
2019
24
2018
25
2017
24
2016
24
2014
19
2013
19
2012
19
2011
18
2010
18
2009
17
2008
16
2007
18
2006
18
2005
18
2004
19
2003
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (XC90 FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volvo XC90 FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volvo Volvo XC90 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
260
Total Deaths
89

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.1%
Speeding Involved
16.2%
DUI Involved
14.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

77%
Front
10%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2022
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2021
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2020
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.22
2019
Fatal Crashes28
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2018
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2017
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2016
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.29
2015
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.23
2014
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.37

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2021
2
2020
2
2019
3
2017
3
2016
8
2010
2
2008
1
2007
1
2005
2
2004
1
2003
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory