1998 Volvo S90 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,699miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Volvo S90, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,699 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.
“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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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 25% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo S90
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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