MYRModel Year Report

1990 Volvo Volvo Truck

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1990 Volvo Volvo Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:34:46.357Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo Volvo Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19870
19883
19901
19932
19945
199510
19965
19973
199813
199912
20007
20013
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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1990 VOLVO 660 - CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND AFTER 1 MONTH, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL OR ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020508

1990 VOLVO 660 - CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND AFTER 1 MONTH, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL OR ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020508

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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1990 VOLVO 660 - CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND AFTER 1 MONTH, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL OR ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020508

SAFETY TIMELINE

R Date not on file — suspension

THE EQUALIZING BEAM SHAFT OF THE TANDEM AXLE SUSPENSION WERE MANUFACTURED FROM AS-ROLLED SAE4140 STEEL RATHER THAN THE SPECIFIED ANNEALED SAE4140. THESE SHAFTS CAN FRACTURE INSIDE THE BEAM AT THE TOE OF THE WELD.

Remedy: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY NEWAY ANCHORLOK. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL SUSPENSION SUSPENSION BEAMS WITH SUSPENSION BEAMS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE SHAFTS.

Campaign 96V124001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 96V124001 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Volvo Volvo Truck 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 1990 Volvo Volvo Truck?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo Volvo Truck have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.