Volvo XC90 reliability - better info

[mkaresh]

Because existing sources of auto reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model's reliability become apparent quickly.

So far we're collecting data on the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. We hope to have an initial result for at least the 2004 in August. The other years remain very close to the minimum sample size. And 2003 and 2008 aren't included in the survey yet--too few owners have signed up.

Additional participants needed for all years.

Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.

To encourage participation, panel members receive full access to the results for free.

For the details, and to sign up to help out:

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

A couple of people have emailed me recently looking for reliability information on the XC90. Problem is, we haven't received enough responses to provide a result.

With a few more participants, the model would make it into the November results.

Vehicle reliability research

[mkaresh]

We finally have some Vehicle Reliability Survey results for the Volvo XC90. Everyone who has been helping out, thanks.

Repair rates, in terms of successful repair trips per 100 vehicles per year:

2005: 54, about average

2007: 20, better than average

In both cases the sample sizes are very small, so these results can only serve as broad indicators of reliability. More participants very much needed to provide more precise results and include more model years.

For the full set of results, and to sign up to help:

TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results

[mkaresh]

The latest Car Reliability Survey results were recently posted. The reported number of repair trips per 100 cars per year for the Volvo XC90:

2004: 133, worse than average

2005: 119, worse than average

2007: 30, better than average

In all three cases the sample sizes are very small, so these results are asterisked and visible only to participants on the site itself.

A big thanks to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May, August, and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years, including the 2009.

We now have a separate results page for each model that includes the results for competitors. The one for the XC90:

Volvo XC90 reliability comparisons

[mkaresh]

Updated results in May.

So far 219 XC90 owners have signed up to help. A very good start, but more remain needed to properly cover all model years.

Auto reliability research

[mkaresh]

We have updated results for the XC90 to include owner experiences through March 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 48, about average

2006: 34, better than average

2005: 121, worse than average

2004: 113, wore than average

Sample sizes are small, even very small, in all cases. So these results are just rough indicators. That said, it seems likely that reliability improved with the 2006.

A big thanks to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Volvo XC90 reliability comparisons

[mkaresh]

250 XC90 owners now signed up. A very good start, but more are needed to provide precise results for all model years.

Car reliability research

[Forkster]

Hey guys.

I've stuck this thread as the info provided is useful to all of us. Please help Karesh out by submitting your data to him.

[mkaresh]

Thanks, Forkster, I certainly appreciate your assistance.

We've updated the results for the XC90 to include owner experiences through June 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 45, about average

2006: 54, about average

2005: 138, worse than average

2004: 137, wore than average

Sample sizes larger than last time, but still below the minimum for a full result.

A big thanks, once again, to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Volvo XC90 reliability comparisons

[mkaresh]

We've updated the results for the XC90 to include owner experiences through September 30, 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2007: 52, about average

2006: 67, about average

2005: 114, worse than average

2004: 116, about average, but close to worse than average

Sample sizes larger than last time, but still below the minimum for a full result, especially for the 2004.

This forum and everyone who has been helping, thanks, I certainly appreciate it. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.

Volvo XC90 reliability comparisons