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1990 Volvo GLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1990 Volvo GL, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 22, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Volvo GL has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1990 Volvo GL recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other GL year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GL median. How we score

'82'84'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GL owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN NOTICED THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM PASSENGER'S SIDE, PULLED OVER TO SIDE,TURNED OFF ENGINE, FIRE CAUSED THE FRONT END TO BE COMPLETLY BURNT. *AK
Complaint 820781 · Jan 22, 1998

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