1998 Volvo S90 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 36%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,187miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Volvo S90, 36% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,187 miles.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10168742, filed 2006-09, 89,187 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #781572, filed 1998-06“Brake line is frayed without anything touching the line. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8018846, filed 2002-09Related service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10167828Dec 3, 2016This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 13% |
| 1998 | 9 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo S90
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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