1998 VOLVO V90 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 VOLVO V90
The 1998 VOLVO V90 has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebodydoor (6 complaints), Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly (3 complaints), and Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 VOLVO V90
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO V90. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 VOLVO V90
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 VOLVO V90. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoor | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HEADLIGHTS CEASED OPERATING ON MY 1998 VOLVO V90. AFTER CHECKING FOR FAULTY BULBS AND FUSES, I FOUND NHTSA SAFETY RECALL # 04V504000 FOR 1998 VOLVOS OF THE S70/VIA/C70 SERIES. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO CHECK THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE OF MY HEADLIGHTS TO OPERATE. THE DEALER FOUND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO BE FAULTY AND REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. V90S ARE NOT CURRENTLY COVERED BY MENTIONED RECALL. *JB
VOLVO 1998 MODEL V90--PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE AND REAR BRAKE LOCKS. *NM
REPEATED FAILURE OF SUNROOF "RAILS." *LA
THIS CAR IS REALLY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO ALARM OR WARNING LIGHT WHEN DOOR IS AJAR. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 VOLVO V90
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 VOLVO V90 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 VOLVO V90
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 VOLVO V90. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97100198822 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CHANGING TEXT IN SEVICE MANUALS. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 VOLVO V90
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO V90
- 1993 VOLVO V90 — 1 complaint
- 1997 VOLVO V90 — 1 complaint
- 1998 VOLVO V90 (current)
- 1999 VOLVO V90 — 0 complaints
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