1997 Volvo S90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S90 years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo S90. That ranks 4th out of 13 S90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 135,913 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Volvo S90 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 135,913 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Volvo S90 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Volvo S90.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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
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
Other Volvo S90 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S90 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 S90 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 S90 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 S90 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021 S90 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 S90 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 S90 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 S90 | 16 | 2 |
| 2017 S90 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 S90 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 S90 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 S90 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo S90?
Owners most often report air bags, suspension, seat belts problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo S90?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Volvo S90 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S90 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.