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
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1997: 7 complaints
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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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, 2008-08-13
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, 2006-06-08
Suspension
2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
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Vehicle vibrates, pulls and makes noise, continually.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-20
Visibility
1 of 7 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
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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, 2004-04-30
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-11
Seats
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing head restraint.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Volvo S90 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 1 report 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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.