1998 Volvo V90 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,101miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Volvo V90, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,101 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.
“On-going/intermittent problem with brake failure at slow speed. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 6 occasions. Dealer informed consumer they cannot duplicate the problem. Seeking help from NHTSA int his matter.”
NHTSA complaint #844592, filed 1999-08Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1998 Volvo V90
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo V90
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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