My car would stall in traffic, stall while idling at stop lights, various things were replaced in the last year, including the speed sensor, and it still is doing it. It loses power at times while maintaining 60 mph, shimmies and shakes at idle when stopped in traffic, it sometimes "hiccips", appears to stop then accelerates again while driving on the highway. *Nm
Vehicle safety record
1990 Volvo DL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Volvo DL with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the steering (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical DL year, for its age
#190 most complained-about 1990 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1990 Volvo DL problems
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No recalls for the 1990 Volvo DL
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Volvo DL. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1990 Volvo DL
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
STEERING RACK REPLACED. *AW
Volvo DL: every year compared
All DL years1990 Volvo DL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo DL | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 1990 Volvo 740 | 47 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 240 | 20 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 760 | 14 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 745 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 780 | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 940 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1990 Volvo 960 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1990 Volvo DL
Does the 1990 Volvo DL have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Volvo DL right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Volvo DL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), steering (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1990 Volvo DL had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 28, 1995 and the latest on August 16, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1990 Volvo DL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Volvo DL year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo DL years have the most complaints?
1983 (3), 1984 (3), 1990 (2). See every Volvo DL year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Volvo DL has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data