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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10128123Oct 18, 2017Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1997 Volvo S90
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (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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