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1997-2025 · 12 model years

Volvo S90 Problems by year

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Volvo S90 across 12 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 1997 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7), while 1999 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the seats & seat belts.

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Most complaints for its age19977 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 1997
Complaints
8
Recalls
13
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

S90 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20250300-F
20240200-D
20230300-D
20220300-C
20210200-B
20200300-C
20190400-C
20180200-A
20170400-C
20160200-A
19991000SuspensionA
19977020AirbagsC

Most common S90 problems

Volvo S90 recalls 13

Latest S90 complaints

1997 Volvo S90AirbagsCrash1 injury

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

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10238029
1997 Volvo S90Airbags1 injury

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

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 10159350
1997 Volvo S90Visibility & wipers

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

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10068111
1997 Volvo S90Acceleration & cruise controlCrash

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

Filed Incident Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 890090
1997 Volvo S90Seats & seat belts

The plastic piece on the seatbelts in the rear of the vehicle, used for adjusting the belts for css or adults, broken while installing the css. Dealer said that the css may not be the proper one for that model car. *Ak

Filed Seat beltsNHTSA 847291
1999 Volvo S90Suspension

We have had to get the front end aligned twice recently and the dealer says that the alignment is done properly. Have you had any other complaints about front end alignment on this vehicle? We have an appointment with the service manager tomorrow to discuss the problem and possible solutions. Do you have any advice for us? Please contact me if you have any additional questions.

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 709171

Questions about the Volvo S90

Which Volvo S90 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1997 (7), 1999 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1997 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Volvo S90 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1999, 2016, 2018 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other S90 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Volvo S90 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (2), seats & seat belts (2), suspension (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Volvo S90 have?

NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all Volvo S90 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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