Last updated: 2026-10-10
Most Reliable Volvo Models — Ranked in 2026
We ranked every Volvo model and year in our database by reliability score. The average Volvo scores 70/100 across all models and years. The 2025 Volvo XC60 is the most reliable Volvo with a score of 76/100.
Volvo Reliability Rankings
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Volvo XC60 | 2025 | 76/100 | Good | 4 | 5.3 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 2 | 2025 Volvo S60 | 2025 | 76/100 | Good | 3 | 0.0 | 3.5 | $750/yr |
| 3 | 2026 Volvo XC40 | 2026 | 76/100 | Good | 0 | — | 3 | |
| 4 | 2020 Volvo XC60 | 2020 | 75/100 | Good | 6 | 5.3 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 5 | 2021 Volvo XC60 | 2021 | 75/100 | Good | 5 | 7.5 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 6 | 2026 Volvo S90 | 2026 | 75/100 | Good | 0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 7 | 2018 Volvo XC60 | 2018 | 74/100 | Good | 5 | 10.7 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 8 | 2023 Volvo XC60 | 2023 | 74/100 | Good | 5 | 10.1 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 9 | 2026 Volvo XC60 | 2026 | 74/100 | Good | 3 | 22.4 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 10 | 2025 Volvo XC90 | 2025 | 74/100 | Good | 3 | 5.6 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 11 | 2024 Volvo XC90 | 2024 | 73/100 | Good | 3 | 6.5 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 12 | 2026 Volvo XC90 | 2026 | 73/100 | Good | 2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 13 | 2022 Volvo XC90 | 2022 | 72/100 | Good | 4 | 7.9 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 14 | 2022 Volvo XC60 | 2022 | 72/100 | Good | 6 | 16.6 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 15 | 2019 Volvo XC60 | 2019 | 72/100 | Good | 8 | 10.8 | 4 | $746/yr |
| 16 | 2019 Volvo S60 | 2019 | 72/100 | Good | 4 | 11.4 | 3.5 | $750/yr |
| 17 | 2024 Volvo S60 | 2024 | 72/100 | Good | 3 | 10.1 | 3.5 | $750/yr |
| 18 | 2020 Volvo S60 | 2020 | 72/100 | Good | 3 | 5.7 | 3.5 | $750/yr |
| 19 | 2021 Volvo XC90 | 2021 | 72/100 | Good | 5 | 4.4 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 20 | 2020 Volvo XC90 | 2020 | 71/100 | Good | 7 | 7.0 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 21 | 2018 Volvo XC90 | 2018 | 71/100 | Good | 3 | 12.7 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 22 | 2021 Volvo S90 | 2021 | 71/100 | Good | 2 | 0.0 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 23 | 2020 Volvo XC40 | 2020 | 71/100 | Good | 1 | — | 3 | |
| 24 | 2019 Volvo XC90 | 2019 | 71/100 | Good | 6 | 8.7 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 25 | 2023 Volvo XC90 | 2023 | 70/100 | Good | 6 | 9.8 | 3.5 | $851/yr |
| 26 | 2022 Volvo S60 | 2022 | 70/100 | Good | 4 | 18.6 | 3.5 | $750/yr |
| 27 | 2023 Volvo S60 | 2023 | 70/100 | Good | 6 | 2.4 | 3.5 | $750/yr |
| 28 | 2019 Volvo S90 | 2019 | 69/100 | Good | 4 | 0.0 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 29 | 2025 Volvo S90 | 2025 | 69/100 | Good | 4 | 0.0 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 30 | 2018 Volvo S90 | 2018 | 67/100 | Good | 2 | 12.1 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 31 | 2024 Volvo S90 | 2024 | 66/100 | Good | 2 | 5.7 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 32 | 2020 Volvo S90 | 2020 | 66/100 | Good | 2 | 6.3 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 33 | 2023 Volvo S90 | 2023 | 65/100 | Good | 3 | 9.9 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 34 | 2022 Volvo S90 | 2022 | 65/100 | Good | 3 | 5.5 | 2.5 | $976/yr |
| 35 | 2024 Volvo XC40 | 2024 | 64/100 | Good | 3 | — | 3 | |
| 36 | 2019 Volvo XC40 | 2019 | 60/100 | Good | 4 | — | 3 | |
| 37 | 2023 Volvo XC40 | 2023 | 48/100 | Mixed | 4 | 116666.7 | 3 | |
| 38 | 2021 Volvo XC40 | 2021 | 46/100 | Mixed | 3 | 400000.0 | 3 |
Model Summaries
Volvo S60
Used S60 sedans rate good for reliability and sit close to average among sedans. The 2024 model year is the pick, while 2022 and 2023 rate lowest. Watch the electrical system, where owners report the driver display going blank and, in two cases, fire in the trunk, plus highway vibration through the steering wheel that dealers struggle to fix.
Average score: 72/100. Best year: 2024 (72/100). 6 years tracked.
Volvo S90
Reliability is good for this full-size sedan, and it sits close to average among sedans. Most model years look alike, and 2021 is the pick. Watch for a rear door that stops opening from inside and outside with no warning, and for brake shudder that shakes the steering wheel and returns after new rotors. Estimated repair cost is $976 a year.
Average score: 68/100. Best year: 2021 (71/100). 9 years tracked.
Volvo XC40
Electrical shutdowns and a rearview camera that drops out in reverse hurt the 2021 and 2023, and the XC40 trails most compact SUVs on the site despite a good standing. The 2020 is the year to favor, with few owner complaints and one recall. Driver-assist systems that brake hard with nothing ahead also show up in complaints.
Average score: 61/100. Best year: 2020 (71/100). 6 years tracked.
Volvo XC60
Used XC60 buyers get a compact luxury SUV that rates good for reliability, with yearly repair costs below the class average. The 2021 model year is the pick, while 2022 draws the most complaints. The problem to know is the engine shutting off at a stop and refusing to restart, often after auto stop/start engages. Water leaking into wiring and early brake wear also come up.
Average score: 74/100. Best year: 2021 (75/100). 8 years tracked.
Volvo XC90
Used XC90s rate good for reliability and sit close to the average for SUVs. Electrical trouble is the main concern, from glitching center screens to water leaks that can reach the transmission module and fail on the highway. The 2024 is the year to buy. The 2023 and 2020 rate lowest, though no year is a clear one to avoid.
Average score: 72/100. Best year: 2024 (73/100). 9 years tracked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Volvo?
- Based on our data, the 2025 Volvo XC60 is the most reliable Volvo with a score of 76/100 ("Good"). It has 4 recalls and 22 owner complaints.
- Are Volvo vehicles reliable?
- Volvo vehicles have an average reliability score of 70/100 across all models and years in our database. Individual models vary, so checking the specific model year you're considering is important.
- Which Volvo models should I avoid?
- Based on our data, these Volvo model-years are statistical outliers within their lines: 2023 XC40 (48/100), 2021 XC40 (46/100). These have higher recall counts and complaint volumes relative to their siblings.
- How do Volvo repair costs compare?
- Repair costs vary by model. Check the detailed rankings table above for estimated annual repair costs for each Volvo model year.
How we score Volvo model years
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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