Volvo V90 years to avoid
The Volvo V90 years to avoid are 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
39
Total complaints
8
Recall campaigns
1993–2022
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
V90 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 31 |
Every V90 year
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo V90 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the V90 years to avoid are 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Volvo V90?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among V90 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo V90 have?
Across all model years, the V90 has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 39 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.