2011 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 2011 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 $48,000 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 311 horsepower at 5,850 rpm and 325 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,000 ($69,364 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $48,875 ($70,629 *) |
| Destination Charge | $875 |
| 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 | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 16 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 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2011 Volvo XC90 SUV FWD: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo XC90. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 18, 2011 · STEERING
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 XC90 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2010. THE POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE OIL PIPE CONNECTION AT THE STEERING GEAR VALVE HOUSING.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL PIPES ON THE POWER STEERING RACK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.
NHTSA campaign 11V286000
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo XC90
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo XC90 (1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
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 2011 VOLVO XC90. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.