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.

S60RDesign · Aug 20th, 2020, 20:09

The new XC90 always seems to have had a poor reliability reputation. Maybe it's not that the car will leave you stranded but related to the toys - cars have gone well over the top in that sense - who needs lane keeping, road sign reading, alertness monitoring etc

biggbn · Aug 20th, 2020, 20:51

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Originally Posted by S60RDesign

The new XC90 always seems to have had a poor reliability reputation. Maybe it's not that the car will leave you stranded but related to the toys - cars have gone well over the top in that sense - who needs lane keeping, road sign reading, alertness monitoring etc

...all xc90 have had problems, even the old dears. Id love one but could not/would not chance it.

capt jack · Aug 20th, 2020, 21:07

Which? reports are highly suspect in my experience. We bought NextBase dashcams on their recommendation, which promptly failed with a known battery life problem a month out of warranty. I also bought a John Deere petrol lawnmower because it came out on top in Which?. A few months old and it had to have a new carburettor. "Oh we've had lots like that" said the nice man at the dealer, "these new plastic-bodied carbs are rubbish". Presumably he was happy because he sold me an expensive mower, and then got paid by John Deere to fit a new carburettor under warranty.

Our Which? subscription got cancelled years ago.

Jack

biggbn · Aug 20th, 2020, 21:50

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Originally Posted by capt jack

Which? reports are highly suspect in my experience. We bought NextBase dashcams on their recommendation, which promptly failed with a known battery life problem a month out of warranty. I also bought a John Deere petrol lawnmower because it came out on top in Which?. A few months old and it had to have a new carburettor. "Oh we've had lots like that" said the nice man at the dealer, "these new plastic-bodied carbs are rubbish". Presumably he was happy because he sold me an expensive mower, and then got paid by John Deere to fit a new carburettor under warranty.

Our Which? subscription got cancelled years ago.

Jack

I would generally agree but the many tales of woe about xc90 volvos lend this one some substance?

Aug 19th, 2020, 13:18	#1
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: Yesterday 21:59 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 22:23 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: Yesterday 23:44 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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S60RDesign Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Lincoln	The new XC90 always seems to have had a poor reliability reputation. Maybe it's not that the car will leave you stranded but related to the toys - cars have gone well over the top in that sense - who needs lane keeping, road sign reading, alertness monitoring etc

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capt jack VOC Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 18:56 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Selby, North Yorkshire	Which? reports are highly suspect in my experience. We bought NextBase dashcams on their recommendation, which promptly failed with a known battery life problem a month out of warranty. I also bought a John Deere petrol lawnmower because it came out on top in Which?. A few months old and it had to have a new carburettor. "Oh we've had lots like that" said the nice man at the dealer, "these new plastic-bodied carbs are rubbish". Presumably he was happy because he sold me an expensive mower, and then got paid by John Deere to fit a new carburettor under warranty. Our Which? subscription got cancelled years ago. Jack

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