Volvo S90 Common Faults

24
Fault Reports
24
Solved
6
Model Years
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📊 Data Score 📋 Overview 🔍 Reliability 🗂️ Problem Categories 💰 Repair Costs 💡 Buying Advice 🔧 Full Fault List ❓ FAQ

📊 Volvo S90 Data Score

Reliability Score
80/100
Excellent
Resolution Rate
100%
24 of 24 confirmed fixed
Risk Level
Low
0 serious/critical cases
Maintenance Complexity
High
7 systems affected

📐 The MyCarFault Score blends this model's resolution rate (% of reports with a confirmed fix) and severity mix of its 24 reported cases. It reflects our database only, not a manufacturer or third-party rating.

📋 Most Reported Problems

🗂️ Problem Categories

Which vehicle systems generate the most reports for the Volvo S90, based on all 24 cases on this page.

Engine
7 (29%)
Exhaust
5 (21%)
Transmission
4 (17%)
Electrical
3 (13%)
Suspension
3 (13%)
Other
1 (4%)
Fuel System
1 (4%)

🛠️ High maintenance complexity — issues span 7 different systems, with an average reported repair cost of $1,320. Models touching fewer systems are generally simpler and cheaper to keep on top of.

⚡ Quick Summary
Fault Reports
24
24 with confirmed fix
Est. Repair Cost
$1,320
avg · $675–$2150 range
Fix Rate
100%
of reported faults solved

Volvo S90 owners have reported 24 fault cases on MyCarFault, including Volvo S90 2018 P0300 random misfire rough idle, Volvo S90 2018 Catalytic converter P0420 code, Volvo S90 2020 Catalytic converter P0420 code, Volvo S90 2015 Transmission slipping between gears and Volvo S90 2021 Transmission slipping between gears. 100% of reported issues have a confirmed fix.

📋 Volvo S90 Overview

The Volvo S90 has 24 owner-reported faults recorded on MyCarFault. Documented issues include Volvo S90 2018 P0300 random misfire rough idle, Volvo S90 2018 Catalytic converter P0420 code, Volvo S90 2020 Catalytic converter P0420 code, Volvo S90 2015 Transmission slipping between gears, and Volvo S90 2021 Transmission slipping between gears.

100% of reported issues have a confirmed driver-verified fix.

Estimated repair costs based on owner-reported data range from $675 to $2150, with an average of $1,320 USD. Costs vary by fault type, garage type, and parts availability in your region.

Long-term Volvo S90 ownership appears manageable based on community data. A high proportion of reported faults have confirmed fixes, suggesting problems are diagnosable and repairable by informed owners and independent garages.

🔍 Reliability Snapshot

Fault Reports
24
Verified Fixes
24
Est. Repair Cost
$1,320
Most Common Issue
Volvo S90 2018 P0300 random misfire roug…
Owner Confidence
High

💰 Repair Cost Insight

Based on 24 owner-reported Volvo S90 fault cases where cost data was provided:

Average Cost
$1,320
Lowest Estimate
$675
Highest Estimate
$2,150

Estimates are owner-reported and vary by region, garage type, and parts availability. Independent specialists typically charge 30–50% less than main dealers for the same repair.

💡 Should You Buy a Used Volvo S90?

Reports on File
24
Resolution Rate
100%
Most-Affected System
Engine
Risk Level
Low

Thinking about buying a used Volvo S90? Here is what our fault data suggests.

The Volvo S90 has a significant number of community-reported faults. This does not necessarily mean the car is unreliable — high fault counts often reflect high ownership numbers. Focus on whether the known issues on this page have been addressed on the specific car you are viewing.

The most reported issue is "Volvo S90 2018 P0300 random misfire rough idle". Ask the seller specifically about this before committing to a purchase, and have an independent mechanic check for it during a pre-purchase inspection.

An independent pre-purchase inspection (PPI) is strongly recommended regardless of the seller's assurances or the car's service history.

❓ Common Questions About the Volvo S90

YEAR: All 2021 2020 2018 2017 2015 2014

🔧 Reported Faults


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Volvo S90 2018 P0300 random misfire rough idle
P0300 2018
1 fix
👁 2,524
🟢
Volvo S90 2018 Catalytic converter P0420 code
P0420 2018 💰 $200–$1500 USD
1 fix
👁 2,476
🟢
Volvo S90 2020 Catalytic converter P0420 code
P0420 2020 💰 $200–$1500 USD
1 fix
👁 2,383
🟢
Volvo S90 2015 Transmission slipping between gears
2015
1 fix
👁 2,144
🟢
Volvo S90 2021 Transmission slipping between gears
2021
1 fix
👁 2,039
🟢
Volvo S90 2020 Check engine light P0171 lean mixture
P0171 2020
1 fix
👁 1,871
🟢
Volvo S90 2018 Timing chain rattle on cold start
2018 💰 $800–$3500 USD
1 fix
👁 1,510
🟢
Volvo S90 2021 AC not blowing cold air compressor issue
2021
1 fix
👁 1,426
🟢
Volvo S90 2020 Battery draining overnight parasitic drain
2020
1 fix
👁 1,413
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Volvo S90 2017 Transmission slipping between gears
2017
1 fix
👁 1,224
🟢
Volvo S90 2014 Front suspension clunking over bumps
2014 💰 $150–$1200 USD
1 fix
👁 1,149
🟢
Volvo S90 2017 CVT transmission shudder and jerking
2017 💰 $150–$4000 USD
1 fix
👁 1,073
🟢
Volvo S90 2017 ABS warning light on
2017
1 fix
👁 1,038
🟢
Volvo S90 2020 Engine overheating temperature gauge high
2020
1 fix
👁 929
🟢
Volvo S90 2017 Battery draining overnight parasitic drain
2017
1 fix
👁 922
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Volvo S90 2014 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
2014
1 fix
👁 821
🟢
Volvo S90 2015 Coolant leak from engine area
2015
1 fix
👁 728
🟢
Volvo S90 2021 Check engine light P0171 lean mixture
P0171 2021
1 fix
👁 660
🟢
Volvo S90 2014 Power steering heavy and whining
2014
1 fix
👁 623
🟢
Volvo S90 2015 Wheel bearing humming noise while driving
2015
1 fix
👁 489
🟢
Volvo S90 2015 Fuel economy dropped poor MPG
2015
1 fix
👁 485
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Volvo S90 2014 Coolant leak from engine area
2014
1 fix
👁 456
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Volvo S90 2018 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
2018
1 fix
👁 456
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Volvo S90 2021 Exhaust rattle noise from underneath
2021
1 fix
👁 373

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🩺 Common Symptoms
Automatic transmission slipping between gears Exhaust rattle noise from underneath Catalytic converter — P0420 code Check engine light — P0171 lean code Battery draining overnight Coolant leak from engine area
🔢 Common OBD Codes
P0420 P0171 P0300
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