1998 VOLVO S90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 VOLVO S90
The 1998 VOLVO S90 has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (3 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads (3 complaints), and Vehicle Speed Control (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 VOLVO S90
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO S90. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 VOLVO S90
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO S90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
MICHELIN TIRES - PILOT SPORT A/S SPORT PLUS- 205/55/ZR16. TIRE SIDE WALLS ARE SEPARATING - THIS PROBLEM IS KNOW AS CHUNKING. TIRES ARE UNSAFE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER FROM REGARDING VOLVO PROBLEMS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WOULD RACE IN AN ERRATIC MANNER FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON AS HIGH AS 5,000 RPM'S. USING THE BRAKE HAD NO EFFECT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE IN PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. *JB
WHILE BACKING INTO MY GARAGE ON 2/6/2010, MY 1998 VOLVO S90 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I REALIZED THAT THE CAR WAS SPEEDING AND I APPLIED THE BRAKE. UNFORTUNATELY, THE CAR WAS GOING SO FAST THAT IT CRASHED INTO A WOODEN PLATFORM IN MY GARAGE. THE PLATFORM AND MY CAR WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE PLATFORM HAS BEEN REPAIRED; BUT MY CAR WAS TOTALED (>$5000.00 IN DAMAGES). I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL VOLVO DEALER AND VOLVO CUSTOMER CAR AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO S90. THE GEAR SHIFT BECAME STUCK WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. SHE PRESSED THE GEAR RELEASE BUTTON AND PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE WALL AND THEN INTO THE HOUSE. THE VEHICLE, GARAGE WALL, AND HOUSE WERE DAMAGED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PERFORMING A STATE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE PARKING BRAKE LINES WERE WORN AND FRACTURED. THE PARKING BRAKE LINES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED FOR THE SAME CONDITION, BUT THE PROBLEM HAD REOCCURRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.
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Safety Rating for the 1998 VOLVO S90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VOLVO S90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VOLVO S90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 VOLVO S90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ST-001-2017-10-0 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
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...
SMB88-001A — SEAT BELTS
Seat Belt Extender
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 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 — 8 complaints
- 1998 VOLVO S90 (current)
- 1999 VOLVO S90 — 1 complaint
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