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1997 Volvo S90 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1997 Volvo S90 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the seats & seat belts (2). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 2 injuries. There are no recalls for it.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical S90 year, for its age

#176 most complained-about 1997 vehicle

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Most common 1997 Volvo S90 problems

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No recalls for the 1997 Volvo S90

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Volvo S90. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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7 complaints about the 1997 Volvo S90

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

AirbagsCrash1 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
Airbags1 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
Visibility & 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
Acceleration & 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
Seats & 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
Seats & seat belts

PASSENGER HEAD REST BLOCKS THE REAR VIEW. YH

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 607671
Suspension

Vehicle vibrates, pulls and makes noise, continually.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 524876

Volvo S90: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19991000SuspensionA
19977020AirbagsC
All S90 years

1997 Volvo S90 vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1997 Volvo S90702C
1997 Volvo 85012137CCompare
1997 Volvo 9602505CCompare
1997 Volvo S70400ACompare
1997 Volvo 940100ACompare

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Questions about the 1997 Volvo S90

Does the 1997 Volvo S90 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1997 Volvo S90 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 1997 Volvo S90?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), seats & seat belts (2), acceleration & cruise control (1).

How many complaints has the 1997 Volvo S90 had?

7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 17, 1997 and the latest on August 13, 2008. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1997 Volvo S90 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo S90 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.

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What should I do if my 1997 Volvo S90 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

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