2008 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD
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- Photo: Volvo XC90 D5 AWD P3 FL Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 Facelift 20090321 front by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 T5 AWD P28 Silver Metallic (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 (P28), right side (875531978) by Tom Reynolds from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volvo XC90 Facelift 20090426 rear by M 93, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD is a 311-hp 4.4-liter V8 with a 6-speed geartronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $48,505 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 311 horsepower at 5,850 rpm and 325 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,505 ($73,219 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $49,250 ($74,344 *) |
| Destination Charge | $745 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.4-liter 32-valve V8, CVVT |
| Displacement | 4.4 L |
| Horsepower | 311 hp @ 5,850 rpm |
| Torque | 325 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in |
| Front Track | 64.3 in |
| Rear Track | 63.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 93.2 ft³ |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2008 Volvo XC90 V8 AWD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.9 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo XC90. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 8, 2010 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH GARMIN 760 PORTABLE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) UNITS BECAUSE THE BATTERIES ON THOSE UNITS MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence: AN OVERHEATED BATTERY COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Remedy: VOLVO ADVISES OWNERS TO PLEASE STOP USING THE GARMIN PORTABLE GPS DEVICE IMMEDIATELY, AND VISIT THE GARMIN WEBSITE TO DETERMINE IF THEIR UNIT IS AFFECTED. THE UNIT'S BATTERY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW BATTERY AND A SPACER WILL BE INSERTED ON TOP OF THE BATTERY NEXT TO THE PCB. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN AT 866-957-1981 OR VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
NHTSA campaign 10V566000
May 6, 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO IS RECALLING 102 MY 2008 XC90 AND S80 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INCORRECT BOLTS TO THE ENGINE MOUNT.
Consequence: THE ALUMINUM BRACKET FOR THE ENGINE MOUNT COULD BREAK DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SUB-FRAME, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN A REDUCED ENGINE TORQUE OR STALLING OF THE ENGINE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLTS FOR SPECIFIC MARKINGS. IF ANY OF THE BOLTS CONTAIN THE INCORRECT MARKINGS, THE BRACKET AND BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED AND ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign 08V206000
Dec 12, 2007 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE (CCM) MAY RECEIVE A 'SHUT-DOWN SIGNAL' FROM THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AFTER IGNITION KEY INSERTION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE (INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER) DURING THAT DRIVING CYCLE.
Consequence: INOPERATIVE DEFROSTERS UNDER INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD CAUSE IMPAIRED VISIBILITY WHICH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR VEHICLE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy: THE ECM SOFTWARE WILL BE UPGRADED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign 07V563000
29 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo XC90
Owner Complaints
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Volvo XC90 (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 VOLVO XC90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.