Volvo S90 1997
Model S90 made in 1997 by Volvo got 8 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 43929 | 07/01/1998 | 602810 | Information on both obd ii coding and fault tracing for the new diagnostic trouble code at-412. *yc | 01/13/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 2109 | 02/01/2000 | 613429 | Some vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes indicating misfires and / or a hard engine start condition. *tt | 07/13/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 870007 | 06/16/1998 | 600959 | Information on replacing a/c compressors. *yc | 06/16/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| 4/43/926 | 03/01/1997 | 51051 | New features for the s90/v90 automatic 1997 year model. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 640004 | 07/01/1998 | 602812 | Some customers complain about power steering pipe, knocking sound. *yc | 01/13/1999 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 2109 | 02/17/1998 | 6089504 | Subject regarding the misfire diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 02/03/2000 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 97090198955 | 09/01/1997 | 54199 | Various information on installation of blower fan control module and odor from evaporator. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||||
| 840004 | 06/15/1998 | 600922 | Additional actions when replacing rear window. *yc | 06/15/1998 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 3907 | 05/17/2000 | 3907 | 614252 | Subject regarding stereo reception control (src) settings. *tt | 10/04/2000 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 125000 | 1 | |
| 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 basically decorations and not to help save lives. i had my seat belt on which was the only thing that kept me from having a serious injury. however, my back was injured in the crash. *tr | |||
| 06/05/2006 | 146825 | 1 | 12/10/1997 |
| 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 took pictures of the vehicle before it was towed because i just happen to have a camera on hand to prove it and it was also noted by the investigating officer on the scene. i am now seeking legal representation because i could have been killed if it were not for my seat belts. *nm | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 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 | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Passenger head rest blocks the rear view. yh | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 03/21/1997 | 1 | 03/31/1997 | |
| Vehicle vibrates, pulls and makes noise, continually. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 11/11/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Steering control arm broke during low impact (bumped) 1-2 mph. yh | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/05/2001 | 1 | 05/29/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/24/1999 | 1 | 03/27/1997 | |
| 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 warranty period. *la | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | SAN JOSE | 95129 | SMYTHE EUROPEAN |