1998 Volvo S90 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Volvo S90.

19971999
Complaints
38
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Volvo S90 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#13 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

#23 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

#33 complaints

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Avg mileage:160,997 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Volvo S90.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
160,997
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,699
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,699
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
89,187
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,699
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,699
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,699

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