The headlights ceased operating on my 1998 volvo v90. After checking for faulty bulbs and fuses, I found the federal safety agency safety recall # 04v504000 for 1998 volvos of the s70/via/c70 series. I took my car to the dealer to check the reason for the failure of my headlights to operate. The dealer found the headlight switch to be faulty and replaced the headlight switch. V90s are not currently covered by mentioned recall.
The worst 1998 Volvo V90 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
Problems by type
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- Body3
- Brakes3
- Lights2
- Airbags1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Inadvertent side air bag deployment
PE99040
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Volvo V90 140
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Complimentary upgrade C00009 description.
- Rubber cushion
- The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as...
- ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
- Vida qr
- Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- Volvo?s Warranty Department tracks Retailer warranty spending by utilizing the Warranty Retailer...
- Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
- Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
- Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Type and Platform Information
What 1998 Volvo V90 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Volvo 1998 model v90--parking brake fails to release and rear brake locks.
Repeated failure of sunroof "rails."
This car is really dangerous as there is no alarm or warning light when door is ajar.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
The volvo automobile was hit on the left side of the driver's side by a mercedes- benz ml 320 speeding at approximately 45 MPH. The sips driver's side airbag did not deploy ; neither did the driver's front airbag. The failure to deploy caused or failed to minimize severe injuries to my wife' s neck and back. When I discussed these circumstances with mr. William thomas of bergeron volvo, the dealership that sold the car to us, he stated that these sips airbags were intended only to activate when struck directly in the middle of the driver's door. The volvo advertising, sales literature, comments made by the sales staff and the sales manager at the various visits prior to the purchase all LED us to believe that we were provided with side impact protection. There is a design defect in the 1998 volvo models v90, s90, s70 and c70. I am interested in any other reports by owners/ operators of these vehicles to the federal safety agency regarding side airbag failure, as well as having the federal safety agency investigate these design defects, false advertising, intentionally misleading statements, and failures to adequatelty apprise purchasers and prospective purchasers of the true protection provided by these sips airbags.
No warning light or sounds for door ajar. Yh
On-going/intermittent problem with brake failure at slow speed. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 6 occasions. Dealer informed consumer they cannot duplicate the problem. Seeking help from the federal safety agency int his matter.
Driver seat trim failed.
Door warning light or any information is no where in the vehicle. No way to know if the door is opened. Dealer contacted, and stated it was a design flaw. Problem still exists.
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Questions about the 1998 Volvo V90
Is the 1998 Volvo V90 reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1998 Volvo V90, 10.0 times a typical V90 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Volvo V90?
Body and structure, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (3).
How many recalls does the 1998 Volvo V90 have?
No recalls on record.
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Volvo V90?
Yes. New class action says Volvo's Google-based infotainment screens freeze and take climate and rearview camera with them (November 9, 2026).
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