2009 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design
All photo credits
- 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 2009 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design is a 235-hp 3.2-liter inline-6 with a 6-speed geartronic automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,205 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 235 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,205 ($57,886 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,030 ($59,136 *) |
| Destination Charge | $825 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2-liter inline-6, VCT and Cam Profile Switching |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 235 hp |
| Torque | 236 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| 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 2009 Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design 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
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 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
7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Volvo XC90
Owner Complaints
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Volvo XC90 (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
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 2009 VOLVO XC90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.