2018 Volvo V90: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Volvo V90 has 12 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are exterior lighting and electrical system. Owners most often flag rear suspension air compressor failure: malfunction potentially caused by valve residue, leading to blown fuses and inoperative air suspension. a 7-year/unlimited-mileage warranty extension exists for 2017-2020 models. frequency: recurrent (mentioned in official bulletin and owner context).

Safety record for the 2018 model year

12
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Volvo V90 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the V90?

Across the 5 V90 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1997) to 12 (2018). With 12 complaints, the 2018 V90 sits abovethe model's median of 3.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

exterior lighting
6
electrical system
4
structure
3
service brakes
2
vehicle speed control
1

Recalls affecting the 2018 V90

electrical system:software

Campaign 18V800000

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have

What owners say across generations

Overwhelmingly positive sentiment among owners, characterized by deep emotional attachment and high satisfaction. The vehicle is consistently praised for its stunning design, exceptional interior quality, and supreme long-distance comfort.

  • Rear Suspension Air Compressor Failure: Malfunction potentially caused by valve residue, leading to blown fuses and inoperative air suspension. A 7-year/unlimited-mileage warranty extension exists for 2017-2020 models. Frequency: recurrent (mentioned in official bulletin and owner context).
  • High Maintenance and Repair Costs: Expensive dealer services (e.g., $3,200 for 150k-mile service), costly repairs for leaks, supercharger replacement (estimated at $4,000+), and premium-priced parts. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the V90. See the full V90 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used V90 listings typically run $27,800–$62,993 across 2018 to 2025 model years.

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