XC90: - Most Unreliable Car

Robbie34 · Aug 19th, 2020, 13:18

I see from today's Which? that the Volvo XC 90 is the most unreliable car. Which? goes on to say that premium make car are the least reliable.

Honda, Lexus and Toyota are the most reliable models.

EssexExile · Aug 19th, 2020, 14:29

I wouldn't trust a Which? report any further than I could throw a Which? reporter.

The Thong · Aug 19th, 2020, 19:14

I have to agree. If you look at some of the car of the year awards, some of the recommendations have turned out to be iffy motors. I usually go on the Honest John site if I’m looking up a motor purchase.

TT

Kev0607 · Aug 19th, 2020, 21:00

Lexus usually are at the top for reliability & have been for years, so that's correct & I don't think there's any disputing that.

As for the XC90 being the most unreliable vehicle, I don't believe that at all. There's plenty of other SUV's that are far worse reliability wise.

Bashy · Aug 20th, 2020, 03:38

Normally land rover / range rover that has a poor rep, wonder why its now Volvo?

Note that the survey is on about 50k+ people and the cars they use, its not really a big survey, they should gets the stats from the break down companies, including the Makers own rescue, doubt they would provide the info though lol

biggbn · Aug 20th, 2020, 19:34

I can easily believe that. Lots of toys, bells and whistles to break in Volvo's incessant attempt to surpass ze Jonases. I wish they would go back to making high quality, relatively simple, well engineered cars, but then, marketing execs and school run queens wouldn't buy them. Oh, and nor would our domestic Joneses.

Dulcise · Aug 27th, 2020, 22:27

Cars are usually as reliable as the owner wants them to be....i.e. what they want to spend on servicing and maintenance and how good the techs are that carry out the work.

Bonefishblues · Aug 27th, 2020, 22:35

Most new XC90s will be within the warranty period and I suspect not subject to servicing neglect yet.

100K+ · Aug 30th, 2020, 21:25

Just read this post. If "statistics" can be accepted to prove anything
https://www.reliabilityindex.com/
show the XC90 with a rating of 191 ( ok its from 2002 on )
My V70 P2 is now more reliable than my V70 P3 and the most reliable Volvo appears to be the C30.
Normally i'm sceptical of statistics, but in this case a business is trying to make money from them, so they may be more accurate than some

Cheers
Bob

Fika · Sep 2nd, 2020, 00:12

Negligence regarding maintenance is being mentioned quite a lot, but look at the owners manual for the newer XC90s:

Quote:

Under normal driving conditions, the transmission fluid does not need to be changed during its service life. However, it may be necessary in adverse driving conditions

When a customer takes their car to the Volvo stealership to be serviced, they'd expect servicing of the critical components of the care i.e. engine, transmission. And what is meant by "during its service life", linguistic gymnastics? Volvo's planned obsolescence in action?

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Robbie34 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2023 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Prescot	Most Unreliable Car I see from today's Which? that the Volvo XC 90 is the most unreliable car. Which? goes on to say that premium make car are the least reliable. Honda, Lexus and Toyota are the most reliable models. __________________ Volvo V60 Momentum Pro D4 2019

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EssexExile Master Member Last Online: Today 14:33 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Cannock	I wouldn't trust a Which? report any further than I could throw a Which? reporter. __________________ Red XC60 Momentum T5, 2019

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The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	I have to agree. If you look at some of the car of the year awards, some of the recommendations have turned out to be iffy motors. I usually go on the Honest John site if I’m looking up a motor purchase. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Today 18:27 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Lexus usually are at the top for reliability & have been for years, so that's correct & I don't think there's any disputing that. As for the XC90 being the most unreliable vehicle, I don't believe that at all. There's plenty of other SUV's that are far worse reliability wise. __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

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Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	Normally land rover / range rover that has a poor rep, wonder why its now Volvo? Note that the survey is on about 50k+ people and the cars they use, its not really a big survey, they should gets the stats from the break down companies, including the Makers own rescue, doubt they would provide the info though lol __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors Last edited by Bashy; Aug 20th, 2020 at 03:41.

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biggbn I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 7th, 2020 20:13 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: dundee View Photos By: biggbn	I can easily believe that. Lots of toys, bells and whistles to break in Volvo's incessant attempt to surpass ze Jonases. I wish they would go back to making high quality, relatively simple, well engineered cars, but then, marketing execs and school run queens wouldn't buy them. Oh, and nor would our domestic Joneses.

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Dulcise Junior Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2020 16:10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Stourbridge	Cars are usually as reliable as the owner wants them to be....i.e. what they want to spend on servicing and maintenance and how good the techs are that carry out the work.

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Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 13:39 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Most new XC90s will be within the warranty period and I suspect not subject to servicing neglect yet.

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100K+ Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:12 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle	Just read this post. If "statistics" can be accepted to prove anything https://www.reliabilityindex.com/ show the XC90 with a rating of 191 ( ok its from 2002 on ) My V70 P2 is now more reliable than my V70 P3 and the most reliable Volvo appears to be the C30. Normally i'm sceptical of statistics, but in this case a business is trying to make money from them, so they may be more accurate than some Cheers Bob

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