MYRModel Year Report

1990 Volvo Volvo Truck

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1990 Volvo Volvo Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:53.294Z

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
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 3 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints
1988: 3 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1988: 3 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002

1990: 1 complaint

View as data table
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, most commonly citing diesel.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

1990 Volvo 660 - consumer stated that this truck burned to the ground after 1 month, possible electrical or engine failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-08

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    Date not on fileSuspension96V124001 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 96V124001 · Suspension
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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.