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2009 Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design AWD

The 2009 Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design AWD is a 311-hp 4.4-liter V8 with a 6-speed geartronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $47,550 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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$47,550 ($72,045 *)
MSRP with Destination$48,375 ($73,295 *)
Destination Charge$825
Engine
Engine Type4.4-liter 32-valve V8, CVVT
Displacement4.4 L
Horsepower311 hp @ 5,850 rpm
Torque325 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAWD
Transmission
Transmission6-speed Geartronic automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase112.6 in
Front Track64.3 in
Rear Track63.9 in
Ground Clearance8.6 in
Cargo Volume93.2 ft³
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 2009 Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design 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)
Tested variant: 2009 Volvo XC90 4-DR. w/SAB

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

Most-cited areas
Electrical System3
Service Brakes2
Engine1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 17, 2023 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“A plastic Fuel Pressure Sensor bracket holder, part number: 30720139, found on Volvo V8 XC90 and S80 (2005-2011) can crack, resulting in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. See attached picture…”
Oct 7, 2021 · Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes
“I have installed a SprintDrive installed in my Volvo. Since the installation, I have had several safety and security issues occur that stop once the device is removed. The following issues have…”
Aug 15, 2017 · Wheels
“REAR SPARE TIRE DROPPED OFF VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC SLIDING ACROSS THE FREEWAY, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF CABLE HOLDING REAR TIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE”
Dec 2, 2015 · Structure 1 injury
“OPENED TRUNK HATCH DOOR TO PUT ITEMS IN TRUNK AND LIFTED DOOR TO THE FULL OPEN POSITION, THE HYDRAULIC ARMS BOTH FAILED AND THE FULL WEIGHT OF THE DOOR FELL DIRECTLY ONTO HEAD CAUSING SEVERE HEAD…”
Feb 25, 2015 · Electrical System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 VOLVO XC90. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT…”

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.

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