1998 Volvo S90 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Volvo S90, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Volvo S90. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Volvo S90 have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 93,313 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Michelin tires - pilot sport a/s sport plus- 205/55/zr16. Tire side walls are separating - this problem is know as chunking. Tires are unsafe and need to be replaced. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 19, 2014 · Tires
“S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding volvo problems *tgw the consumer stated the engine would race in an erratic manner for no particular reason as high as 5,000 RPM's. Using the brake had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 27, 2010 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Volvo S90. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 2.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Volvo S90 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo S90 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo S90 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 Volvo S90 | 0 | 25 |
| 1999 Volvo S90 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo S90 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Volvo S90 | 4 | 8 |
| 2018 Volvo S90 | 2 | 16 |
| 2019 Volvo S90 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Volvo S90 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 Volvo S90 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Volvo S90 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Volvo S90 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Volvo S90 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Volvo S90 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Volvo S90
How do I know if my 1998 Volvo S90 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.