Volvo V90 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Volvo V90, across 9 model years (1997–2022). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Volvo V90 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical V90 year: 1998. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo V90 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo V90 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 V90 | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2021 V90 | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2020 V90 | 1 | 2 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2019 V90 | 1 | 3 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2018 V90 | 2 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2017 V90 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1999 V90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1998 V90 | 10 | 0 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 V90 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo V90 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical V90 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo V90?
Exterior Lighting, with 5 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo V90 have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.