Below Average Reliability

2017 Volvo XC90 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

2nd Generation (SPA) · 2.0L Drive-E T5 FWD 250hp / 2.0L Drive-E T6 AWD 316hp / 2.0L T8 Twin Engine PHEV AWD 400hp · $24,000 - $40,000

Known Issues — 2017 Volvo XC90

CRITICAL

Oil leak from turbo oil return line on T6 engines

CRITICAL

T8 PHEV high-voltage battery capacity degradation

MODERATE

Sunroof water leak — drainage tube clogging

MODERATE

Sensus infotainment system freezing

MODERATE

Air suspension compressor premature failure

MINOR

Front seat massage function motor failure

What to Inspect

  • Check for oil around turbo return line
  • On T8 — test EV range and check for battery warning lights
  • Open sunroof drainage channel inspection
  • Test Sensus infotainment stability
  • Test air suspension if equipped
  • Test seat massage and ventilation functions

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (synthetic)every 10,000 miles$120-$160
Spark plugsevery 45,000 miles$200-$350
Brake fluid flushevery 2 years$100-$150
Transmission fluid serviceevery 50,000 miles$250-$400
Air suspension service/inspectionevery 50,000 miles$200-$400
Coolant flushevery 50,000 miles$150-$220
T8 PHEV battery inspectionevery 40,000 miles$150-$300

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