1998 Volvo V90 recalls & problems
The 1998 Volvo V90 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (8 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Volvo V90.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
V90
| City / highway | 16 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility Sun/moon roof assembly; Windshield wiper/washer | 8 | — |
| Structure Body › Door; Body › Roof and pillars | 7 | — |
| Wheels | 3 | — |
| Exterior lighting Headlights | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Air bags Side/window | 2 | — |
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Seat belts Front › Anchorage | 1 | — |
| Steering Linkages | 1 | — |
| Power train Clutch assembly | 1 | — |
| Parking brake | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Aug 17, 2007 · 105,578 milesExterior lighting › Headlights
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 - Dec 28, 2005 · 82,101 milesParking brake
VOLVO 1998 MODEL V90--PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO RELEASE AND REAR BRAKE LOCKS. *NM - Sep 20, 2003 · 89,000 milesStructure › Body › Roof and pillars
REPEATED FAILURE OF SUNROOF "RAILS." *LA - Aug 31, 2000Steering › Linkages
THIS CAR IS REALLY DANGEROUS AS THERE IS NO ALARM OR WARNING LIGHT WHEN DOOR IS AJAR. *AK - Mar 30, 2001Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK - Sep 4, 1999 · crash · 1 injuryAir bags
THE VOLVO AUTOMOBILE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A MERCEDES- BENZ ML 320 SPEEDING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE SIPS DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ; NEITHER DID THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG. THE FAILURE TO DEPLOY CAUSED OR FAILED TO MINIMIZE SEVERE INJURIES TO MY WIFE' S NECK AND BACK. WHEN I DISCUSSED THESE CIRCUMSTANCES WITH MR. WILLIAM THOMAS OF BERGERON VOLVO, THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD THE CAR TO US, HE STATED THAT THESE SIPS AIRBAGS WERE INTENDED ONLY TO ACTIVATE WHEN STRUCK DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE VOLVO ADVERTISING, SALES LITERATURE, COMMENTS MADE BY THE SALES STAFF AND THE SALES MANAGER AT THE VARIOUS VISITS PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE ALL LED… - Oct 29, 1999Structure › Body › Door
NO WARNING LIGHT OR SOUNDS FOR DOOR AJAR. YH - Jan 20, 1998Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ON-GOING/INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH BRAKE FAILURE AT SLOW SPEED. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON 6 OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA INT HIS MATTER. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- PE99040 · opened Jun 7, 1999 · closed Oct 27, 1999INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT