1997 Volvo S90
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20080813
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060608
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20040430
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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
NHTSA ODI report, 20010611
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
1 of 7 total reports mentions: suspension.
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VEHICLE VIBRATES, PULLS AND MAKES NOISE, CONTINUALLY.
NHTSA ODI report, 19981020
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1997 Volvo S90 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1997 Volvo S90 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo S90?
The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo S90 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.