1997 Volvo V90 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 30, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other V90 years
Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo V90. That ranks 3rd out of 9 V90 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Volvo V90
Volvo V90 Cross Country. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: MichalPL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1997 Volvo V90 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1997 Volvo V90 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Volvo V90.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Engine over heated. Yh

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 1, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 609285

Other Volvo V90 years

1998 V90 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2022 V9003
2021 V9012
2020 V9012
2019 V9013
2018 V9021
2017 V9001
1999 V9000
1998 V90100
199710

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo V90?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo V90?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 Volvo V90 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V90 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.