2003 Volvo XC90 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 14.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 5 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 5
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Volvo XC90 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Volvo XC90 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo | 2.9L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $22.93 | $25.73 |
2003 Volvo XC90: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.9 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1189 L (42 cu ft) | ||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 | $5,146 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Volvo XC90
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (49), electrical system (18) and suspension (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V566000 | 2010-11-08 | 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. |
| 09V483000 | 2009-12-18 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2005 S80, MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 V70, S60, XC70 AND MODEL YEAR 2003-2005 XC90 VEHICLES SOLD IN OR REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, KENTUCKY, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, OKLAHOMA,... |
| 06V155000 | 2006-05-05 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES,THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT CAN DEFORM AT HIGH LOADS CAUSING A LOSS OF THE CLAMPING FORCE AND THE NUT MAY LOOSEN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE OUTER TIE ROD BALL JOINT. |
| 06V144000 | 2006-04-28 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, IF THE WIPER ARM IS ACTIVATED IN EXTREME WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS AND WITHOUT LIFTING THE WIPER ARMS AND CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD PRIOR TO MOVING, THE WIPER ARM MIGHT SLIP ON ITS DRIVESHAFT, RESULTING IN AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE WIPERS FROM THE PARK POSITION. |
| 03V391000 | 2003-10-10 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT(S) FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD ROW SEAT(S) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED PROPERLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Volvo XC90?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 Volvo XC90; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2003 Volvo XC90, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 93 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, electrical system and suspension; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Engine and fuel
The 2.5L 5-cylinder turbo with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
At 13.1 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 39 litres of fuel. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $22.93, and a 300 km weekend about $68.79. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Rent it for a week first
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the XC90 tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the XC90 answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Choosing the right one
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Your move
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Volvo XC90 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo XC90 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo XC90
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo XC90?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Volvo XC90 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Volvo XC90 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Volvo XC90 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.