2018 Volvo V90

2018 Volvo V90

The 2018 Volvo V90 is a luxury station wagon powered by a 2.0L, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 250 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The V90 is praised for its stylish design, spacious cabin, and advanced safety features, but some owners have reported issues with certain components.

Engine

• 2.0L Turbocharged Four-Cylinder

  • Valve seat recession
    • Description/Symptoms: Reduced engine compression and power, increased oil consumption, knocking noises
    • Solution: Replace affected valves and valve seats
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $4,000+
    • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

• Eight-Speed Automatic

  • Shift flare
    • Description/Symptoms: Hesitation or slipping during gear changes
    • Solution: Reprogram transmission control module, replace valve body
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,500
    • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Air suspension
  • Air compressor failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Vehicle sags on one or more corners, reduced ride height, warning lights on dashboard
    • Solution: Replace air compressor
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000
    • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Infotainment system
  • Glitches and freezing
    • Description/Symptoms: Touchscreen becomes unresponsive, system crashes, navigation and audio functions malfunction
    • Solution: Software updates, hard reset
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $0 - $500+
    • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Trunk latch failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Trunk cannot be opened or closed properly, latch mechanism becomes stuck or broken
  • Solution: Replace trunk latch
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500
    • Recalls: NHTSA Recall Number: 20V-471

Interior

• Climate control system
  • HVAC blower motor failure
    • Description/Symptoms: No air flow from vents, blower motor not spinning
    • Solution: Replace blower motor
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $800
  • Blend door actuator failure
    • Description/Symptoms: Inability to adjust temperature or airflow direction, rattling noises from dashboard
    • Solution: Replace blend door actuator
    • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $600

Summary

The 2018 Volvo V90 is generally a reliable and well-built vehicle, but some owners have experienced issues with certain components, including engine valve seat recession, transmission shift flare, air suspension failure, infotainment glitches, trunk latch failure, and climate control problems. The severity and cost of these issues vary, and some are covered under warranty or recalls. It is important for owners to be aware of these potential issues and to seek professional repairs if necessary.