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1997 Volvo S90 Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
135,912miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1997 Volvo S90, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,912 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“1997 Volvo S90 involved in a major accident on june 5, 2006. My vehicle was hit from behind and pushed into another vehicle at a rate of speed of 60 miles per hour. Vehicle airbags did not deploy. I notified the Volvo manufacturer and was told that the airbags was placed int he vehicle for basically decorations and not to help save lives. I had my seat belt on which was the only thing that kept me from having a serious injury. However, my back was injured in the crash.”

NHTSA complaint #10238029, filed 2008-08, 125,000 miles

“Three car automobile accident on june 5, 2006. My car was hit from the rear and pushed me into a SUV. My car sustained heavy damages and had to be totaled out. My automobile was a 1997 Volvo S90 4 door sedan I purchased new in 1997. On impact from the back and front, the air bags did not deploy. I took pictures of the vehicle before it was towed because I just happen to have a camera on hand to prove it and it was also noted by the investigating officer on the scene. I am now seeking legal representation because I could have been killed if it were not for my seat belts.”

NHTSA complaint #10159350, filed 2006-06, 146,825 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201816%
1997229%

Other parts of the 1997 Volvo S90

Suspension
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Volvo S90

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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