Best Volvo SUVs / 4WDs

Disappointing Volvo XC90 Experience: A Premium Price for Subpar Quality – I regret my decision to purchase the Volvo XC90. The car was sold with high expectations and promises, but unfortunately, it has failed to deliver on… Read more

basic requirements. Here are the main issues I’ve encountered:

Bluetooth Connectivity Issues: The phone connection via Bluetooth is unreliable. Despite trying multiple times, I have to resort to the old-fashioned method of connecting my phone via cable—something that shouldn’t be necessary in a premium vehicle.

Unnecessary Wiper Replacement: During the first service, I was told I needed to replace the wipers, which seemed odd given Sydney's mild weather. The need for replacement after such a short period didn’t make sense.

Poor Quality Tires: I’ve had to replace one Michelin tire at just 18,000 km, and now the second one needs replacement due to a minor curb scratch. I’ve driven my previous car, a Mazda CX-5, for over 90,000 km, brushed curbs multiple times, and never had an issue with tire durability. The Michelin tires that come with the XC90 are soft and seem to have a much shorter lifespan.

In summary, Volvo charges a premium for this vehicle, but the quality of its parts doesn’t justify the price. I’ve invested $110,000 into a car that hasn’t met basic expectations, and I can’t even sell it without taking a massive loss.

Recommendation: I strongly advise against purchasing a Volvo XC90. The cost is not worth the subpar performance and quality issues that come with it.

I purchased a 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge in January 2023 for over $70,000, expecting the premium quality and reliability Volvo promises. Instead, this… Read more

vehicle has been a relentless source of frustration, riddled with persistent issues that have made ownership a nightmare. Within just two weeks, the check engine light flared up, forcing an early shop visit. The problem resurfaced in July 2023, leaving the car sidelined for a week. Over the next 18 months, the infotainment system became a constant headache—audio outages, malfunctioning parking sensors and cameras, and lost data connectivity forced me to waste hours on online troubleshooting to avoid repeated dealer trips. The situation escalated in February 2025 when a critical engine failure triggered "turtle mode," crippling the vehicle to a 45 mph crawl. This required a grueling three-week repair. Barely six weeks later, in May 2025, the charging cable became stuck, rendering the car completely inoperable. This fiasco demanded a tow, caused a 30-minute delay to work, and led to another two weeks in the shop. In under 2.5 years, this $70,000 vehicle has been out of service for a staggering six weeks. Despite escalating these issues to Volvo corporate, I received nothing but dismissive responses and zero meaningful resolution. Volvo’s utter failure to stand behind their product reveals a brand that prioritizes profits over customers. The XC60 Recharge is not just unreliable—it’s a betrayal of trust, delivering endless breakdowns and stress instead of the luxury it promises. Choosing Volvo means risking your money, time, and peace of mind on a company that abandons you when things go wrong. Save yourself the regret: do NOT buy from Volvo

Our XC40 has been the best car we have had. Until now. A heavy rainstorm seems to have somehow flooded the interior of the car (even though we are… Read more

not in a flooded area and were parked on a hill), leaving the entirely electric control system to completely malfunction and become unusable. We had to have it towed away as we were unable to apply any kind of brakes through the electric panel, nor turn it off - even the manual shutdown option on the central display would not work. This could have been very dangerous if we had left it running on the street which was our only other option. Of course Volvo Roadside assist would not help us at all and kept referring us to insurance - even though this could potentially have been a life-threatening situation. We are so disappointed in this situation. We also had it serviced at Volvo less than 2 months ago. We now have to wait 8-12 weeks to have this fixed - and of course our insurance only covers rental cars for 2 weeks - so now need to pay for our own hire car for a minimum of 10 weeks because of this absolute shambles. A car not made for weather that is less than 2 years old? No thanks Volvo.