1998 Volvo S90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S90 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Volvo S90. That is the most of any S90 model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 25owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 20% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 16% | 48,699 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 16% | 160,997 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 12% | 48,699 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | 48,699 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | 89,187 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | 48,699 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Volvo S90 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Inadvertent side air bag deployment (PE99040) — opened Jun 7, 1999, closed Oct 27, 1999.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Michelin tires - pilot sport a/s sport plus- 205/55/zr16. Tire side walls are separating - this problem is know as chunking. Tires are unsafe and need to be replaced. *tr
S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding volvo problems *tgw the consumer stated the engine would race in an erratic manner for no particular reason as high as 5,000 rpm's. Using the brake had no effect. The consumer stated he had to shift the vehicle in park to stop the vehicle. The…
While backing into my garage on 2/6/2010, my 1998 volvo s90 suddenly accelerated. I realized that the car was speeding and i applied the brake. Unfortunately, the car was going so fast that it crashed into a wooden platform in my garage. The platform and my car were severely damaged. The platform…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 volvo s90. The gear shift became stuck when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle in reverse. She pressed the gear release button and placed the vehicle into reverse. The vehicle surged forward and crashed into the garage wall and then into the house. The vehicle…
Dt*: the contact stated while performing a state inspection of the vehicle, it was determined the parking brake lines were worn and fractured. The parking brake lines were previously replaced for the same condition, but the problem had reoccurred. The dealer and manufacturer were notified.
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 | 25 | 0 |
| 1997 S90 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo S90?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, equipment problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo S90?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.