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Volvo V90 problems by year

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Volvo V90 since 1993, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 1998 model year has 10 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
8
Worst year
1998
Model years
1993-2021

Volvo V90 years to avoid

No model year of the Volvo V90 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volvo V90 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volvo V90 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1993199719982018201920202021

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volvo V90 problems

All model years combined.

  • Lights
    5
  • Brakes
    3
  • Body
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Volvo V90 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2021-1Electrical20
2020-1Visibility20
2019-1Lights30
2018-2Lights10
1998-10Body01
1997-1Engine00
1993-1Engine00

Recalls 8

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Questions about the Volvo V90

What years of the Volvo V90 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volvo V90 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volvo V90?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volvo V90?

Lights, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (3) and body (3).

How many recalls does the Volvo V90 have?

8 recalls between 1993 and 2021. The 2022 model year has the most, with 3.

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