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1990 Volvo Volvo TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1990 Volvo Volvo Truck, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Volvo Volvo Truck 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
Electrical system11
Engine and engine cooling11

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

1 recall

1990 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 96V-124 · Jul 25, 1996 · 214 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO VEHICLE TILT AND POSSIBLE ROLLOVER IN THE EVENT THAT BOTH EQUALIZING BEAMS, ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, EXPERIENCE A SIMULTANEOUS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other Volvo Truck 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 Volvo Truck median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Volvo Truck owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

1990 VOLVO 660 - CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND AFTER 1 MONTH, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL OR ENGINE FAILURE. *SLC
Complaint 565263 · Aug 15, 2001

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