1997 VOLVO S90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 VOLVO S90
The 1997 VOLVO S90 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints), Seat Belts (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 VOLVO S90
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO S90. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 VOLVO S90
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 VOLVO S90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1997 VOLVO S90 INVOLVED IN A MAJOR ACCIDENT ON JUNE 5, 2006. MY VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND PUSHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AT A RATE OF SPEED OF 60 MILES PER HOUR. VEHICLE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I NOTIFIED THE VOLVO MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE AIRBAGS WAS PLACED INT HE VEHICLE FOR BASICALLY DECORATIONS AND NOT TO HELP SAVE LIVES. I HAD MY SEAT BELT ON WHICH WAS THE ONLY THING THAT KEPT ME FROM HAVING A SERIOUS INJURY. HOWEVER, MY BACK WAS INJURED IN THE CRASH. *TR
THREE CAR AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT ON JUNE 5, 2006. MY CAR WAS HIT FROM THE REAR AND PUSHED ME INTO A SUV. MY CAR SUSTAINED HEAVY DAMAGES AND HAD TO BE TOTALED OUT. MY AUTOMOBILE WAS A 1997 VOLVO S90 4 DOOR SEDAN I PURCHASED NEW IN 1997. ON IMPACT FROM THE BACK AND FRONT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT WAS TOWED BECAUSE I JUST HAPPEN TO HAVE A CAMERA ON HAND TO PROVE IT AND IT WAS ALSO NOTED BY THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER ON THE SCENE. I AM NOW SEEKING LEGAL REPRESENTATION BECAUSE I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF IT WERE NOT FOR MY SEAT BELTS. *NM
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED REPEATED FAILURES WITH ONE PARTICULAR OPERATIONAL COMPONENT OF MY VEHICLE'S SUNROOF. IN TOTAL THE PART HAS FAILED 4 TIMES WHICH TO ME WOULD INDICATE TO ME AN INHERENT DEFECT IN THIS PART. VOLVO REFUSES TO ENTERTAIN ANY CLAIM FOR COMPENSATION FOR THE REPAIRS PAST THE VEHICLE WARRANTY PERIOD. *LA
CONSUMER PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE. VEHICLE SHOT BACKWARDS AND HIT A STEEL STATION. CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE TO SEE WHAT KIND OF DAMAGE WAS DONE, AND IT SHOT FORWARD, HITINGT A STORE PLATE GLASS WINDOW. INSURANCE TOTALED VEHICLE. *AK
PASSENGER HEAD REST BLOCKS THE REAR VIEW. YH
Safety Rating for the 1997 VOLVO S90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 VOLVO S90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 VOLVO S90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 VOLVO S90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ST-001-2020-09-1 — EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a timely manner. Tools are classified as mandatory because associated repairs and/or...
TJ31543-4-6 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This is a Technical Journal: This Journal is a guide for performing Software Downloads. Service: *See guide updated Oct. 12, 2016 for relevant P5/SPA Software Download information: P5_SPA_SW_Guide.pdf See VIDA Software tab for all other vehicles.The attached checklists can be used for restoring customer settings, where applicable.
43929 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON BOTH OBD II CODING AND FAULT TRACING FOR THE NEW DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AT-412. *YC
870007 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON REPLACING A/C COMPRESSORS. *YC
840004 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ADDITIONAL ACTIONS WHEN REPLACING REAR WINDOW. *YC
97090198955 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF BLOWER FAN CONTROL MODULE AND ODOR FROM EVAPORATOR. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 VOLVO S90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S90
- 1995 VOLVO S90 — 0 complaints
- 1997 VOLVO S90 (current)
- 1998 VOLVO S90 — 38 complaints
- 1999 VOLVO S90 — 1 complaint
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