Volvo V90 1998
Model V90 made in 1998 by Volvo got 31 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, exterior lighting and other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (air bags). The car has one 2.9 engine.
Model 1998
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 18/25/20 | 19.8597/31.7848/23.8937 | Premium | 1050 | SMALL STATION WAGONS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 2334 | 08/27/2004 | 23034 | 620152 | Enhanced inspection / maintenance (i/m) programs. this bulletin addresses characteristics of the 1996 volvo model 850 and 1996 - 1997 volvo model 960. for these vehicles, incomplete readiness codes will not inhibit the obd ii system fro | 07/19/2001 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 2510 | 06/04/1999 | 607363 | Information regardng pulsed secondary air injection system diagnosis. *tt | 09/21/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 2819 | 03/16/1999 | 604508 | Subject regarding upgraded procedures on the use of m 4.4 software. *tt | 05/04/1999 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 870007 | 06/16/1998 | 600959 | Information on replacing a/c compressors. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 97100198822 | 10/01/1997 | 54259 | Information pertaining to changing text in sevice manuals. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 4309 | 06/24/1999 | 608292 | This bulletin addresses concerns of cases where transmission diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 313 (gear shift position sensor) requires replacement of the sensor. *tt | 11/18/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||||
| 8850005 | 04/01/2000 | 610594 | Information describing how to repair the tailgate panel attachments. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 840004 | 06/15/1998 | 600922 | Additional actions when replacing rear window. *yc | 06/15/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | ||||||
| PE99040 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. | 06/07/1999 | 10/27/1999 | INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT | ||
| Alleged that the side air bag may deploy without a side impact crash | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The volvo automobile was hit on the left side of the driver's side by a mercedes- benz ml 320 speeding at approximately 45 mph. the sips driver's side airbag did not deploy ; neither did the driver's front airbag. the failure to deploy caused or failed to minimize severe injuries to my wife' s neck and back. when i discussed these circumstances with mr. william thomas of bergeron volvo, the dealership that sold the car to us, he stated that these sips airbags were intended only to activate when struck directly in the middle of the driver's door. the volvo advertising, sales literature, comments made by the sales staff and the sales manager at the various visits prior to the purchase all led us to believe that we were provided with side impact protection. there is a design defect in the 1998 volvo models v90, s90, s70 and c70. i am interested in any other reports by owners/ operators of these vehicles to nhtsa regarding side airbag failure, as well as having nhtsa investigate these design defects, false advertising, intentionally misleading statements, and failures to adequatelty apprise purchasers and prospective purchasers of the true protection provided by these sips airbags. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 09/04/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The volvo automobile was hit on the left side of the driver's side by a mercedes- benz ml 320 speeding at approximately 45 mph. the sips driver's side airbag did not deploy ; neither did the driver's front airbag. the failure to deploy caused or failed to minimize severe injuries to my wife' s neck and back. when i discussed these circumstances with mr. william thomas of bergeron volvo, the dealership that sold the car to us, he stated that these sips airbags were intended only to activate when struck directly in the middle of the driver's door. the volvo advertising, sales literature, comments made by the sales staff and the sales manager at the various visits prior to the purchase all led us to believe that we were provided with side impact protection. there is a design defect in the 1998 volvo models v90, s90, s70 and c70. i am interested in any other reports by owners/ operators of these vehicles to nhtsa regarding side airbag failure, as well as having nhtsa investigate these design defects, false advertising, intentionally misleading statements, and failures to adequatelty apprise purchasers and prospective purchasers of the true protection provided by these sips airbags. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/23/1999 | 12/01/1998 | ||
| Door warning light or any information is no where in the vehicle. no way to know if the door is opened. dealer contacted, and stated it was a design flaw. problem still exists. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 08/17/2007 | 105578 | 1 | 07/07/2002 |
| The headlights ceased operating on my 1998 volvo v90. after checking for faulty bulbs and fuses, i found nhtsa safety recall # 04v504000 for 1998 volvos of the s70/via/c70 series. i took my car to the dealer to check the reason for the failure of my headlights to operate. the dealer found the headlight switch to be faulty and replaced the headlight switch. v90s are not currently covered by mentioned recall. *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| No warning light or sounds for door ajar. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air ventiliation temperature control is not working. yh | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 12/28/2005 | 82101 | 1 | 06/02/1998 |
| Volvo 1998 model v90--parking brake fails to release and rear brake locks. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| This car is really dangerous as there is no alarm or warning light when door is ajar. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/30/2001 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Driver seat trim failed. *yc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| This car is really dangerous as there is no alarm or warning light when door is ajar. *ak | |||
| 01/20/1998 | 6 | ||
| On-going/intermittent problem with brake failure at slow speed. vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 6 occasions. dealer informed consumer they cannot duplicate the problem. seeking help from nhtsa int his matter. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| This car is really dangerous as there is no alarm or warning light when door is ajar. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/31/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| This car is really dangerous as there is no alarm or warning light when door is ajar. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Doors seals failed causing cold air to leak. yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| No warning light or sounds for door ajar. yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 09/20/2003 | 89000 | 4 | 09/29/1999 |
| Repeated failure of sunroof rails. *la | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Air ventiliation temperature control is not working. yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Sun roof gasket was falling apart. yh | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Windshield blade is defective. yh | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Aluminum wheel alloy rusted. yh | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT | MILFORD | 06460 | CT'S OWN VOLVO | 2038770316 |
| GA | MORROW | 30260 | RON SWATTY OF SOUTH ATLANTA | 770-968-3610 |