We found the following complaints for VOLVO S90 (1998)
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Transmission shifter sticks constantly. Currently,it sticks in park. Vehicle towed to the dealer.noises coming from steering.gear shift did not release, washers are inoperable, key sticks in ignition. Also the power steering rack and antenna were replaced.
While driving at regular speed engine cut off without a warning.
Transmission shifter sticks constantly. Currently,it sticks in park. Vehicle towed to the dealer.noises coming from steering.gear shift did not release, washers are inoperable, key sticks in ignition. Also the power steering rack and antenna were replaced.
Automatic door lock. Air conditioning.
Air conditioner o-ring failed causing leakage.mjs
Radio antenna failure.
Dt*: the contact stated while performing a state inspection of the vehicle, it was determined the parking brake lines were worn and fractured.the parking brake lines were previously replaced for the same condition, but the problem had reoccurred.the dealer and manufacturer were notified.
Transmission shifter sticks constantly. Currently,it sticks in park. Vehicle towed to the dealer.noises coming from steering.gear shift did not release, washers are inoperable, key sticks in ignition. Also the power steering rack and antenna were replaced.
I am the owner of a 1998 volvo s90 with 69,000 miles.the etm unit on the car has failed.i did some research on it and found that it is a known problem with that car.it causes the transmission to act erratically.my mechanic has told me that even if i change it , it will fail again in a short while because it has a bad design.i have contacted volvo about it, and they refuse to do anything about it.i just want to have this complaint registered in case volvois made to correct this through some lawsuit or other.
Steering u-joint bushing replaced due to vibration.mjs
Manufacturing defect on the rotors and brake pads.this results in brake vibration and premature/excessive wearing of brakes.volvo is apparently aware of the problem and has instructed dealers as to what to do but has neglected to issue a technical bulletin.
Brake pads are burning out.consumer has taken the vehicle todealership 13 times for replacement ofbrakes and pads.
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Brake pads are burning out.consumer has taken the vehicle todealership 13 times for replacement ofbrakes and pads.
Brake pedal travel makes fast braking inconvenient/fading.yh
Brakes and rotors failed.nlm
Brake pads failed.yh
Brake rotors continually warping and pads failing. Mjs
Brake pads are burning out.consumer has taken the vehicle todealership 13 times for replacement ofbrakes and pads.
Brake rotors continually warping and pads failing. Mjs
Brakes and rotors failed.nlm
Brake lineis frayed without anything touching the line. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information.
Transmission shifter sticks constantly. Currently,it sticks in park. Vehicle towed to the dealer.noises coming from steering.gear shift did not release, washers are inoperable, key sticks in ignition. Also the power steering rack and antenna were replaced.
Inside main lock switch on the dashboard failed. Mjs
Automatic door lock. Air conditioning.
Brake pedal travel makes fast braking inconvenient/fading.yh
Check engine light came on for no reason.
S10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding volvo problems *tgwthe 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 no effect. The consumer stated he had to shift the vehicle in park to stop the vehicle. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.
While backing into my garage on 2/6/2010, my 1998 volvo s90 suddenly accelerated. I realized that the car was speeding and i applied the brake. Unfortunately, the car was going so fast that it crashed into a wooden platform in my garage. The platform and my car were severely damaged. The platform has been repaired; but my car was totaled (>$5000.00 in damages). I have contacted my local volvo dealer and volvo customer car and notified them of the problem.
The contact owns a 1998 volvo s90.the gear shift became stuck when the contact attempted to drive the vehicle in reverse.she pressed the gear release button and placed the vehicle into reverse.the vehicle surged forward and crashed into the garage wall and then into the house.the vehicle, garage wall, and house were damaged.there were no injuries.the dealer has not been notified.the speed was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 109,000.
Design of the accelerator pedal is located further to the left than other vehicles resulting in accidental application to brake pedal when extending to push the accelerator pedal.yh
The sunroof track panel assembly separated while the sunroof was lifted open. Dealer notified.*nlm
1988 volvo s90 sunroof has broken down repeatedly since it was new.it would typically work approximately a few times then malfunction unexpectedly with broken pieces raining down upon the heads of the front occupants, posing a danger to driving.after the malfunction it would then not be operable at all, posing a threat to weather damage, theft, etc.after repairing it several times, both the dealer (dick dyer volvo of columbia, sc) and volvo refused to fix it any more under warranty, even when the vehicle was exactly at 50,000 miles and less than 1 year old.both the dealer and volvo claimed the warranty was good up to, but not including, 50,000 miles.
The sun roof struts failed intermittently when trying to open/close the sun roof.the dealership repaired the problem once, but the consumer is still having the same problems.
Window surfaces appear etched making visibility poor at night and during rain.
Window surfaces appear etched making visibility poor at night and during rain.
Transmission shifter sticks constantly. Currently,it sticks in park. Vehicle towed to the dealer.noises coming from steering.gear shift did not release, washers are inoperable, key sticks in ignition. Also the power steering rack and antenna were replaced.
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