1998 Volvo V90 Review
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
AC service every year
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Volvo V90 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
I would not consider buying another Volvo because I have had issues with AC system since I purchased it in 2005. It is not acceptable to have to put our car for AC maintenance in a Volvo dealer every year because AC cooling or any other issues. I am also not pleased that the price for the maintenance goes up about 15% every year. Furthermore, all the cool features and the smoothly drive does not encourage me to buy another Volvo. PS: It seems to me that Volvo should have recalled the V90 model, V90 for the AC problem.
Favorite Features
Turning radius, great to make U turns.
Suggested Improvements
Customer Service Rep
Monday car?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Volvo V90 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
I must have bought a lemon. Any forum I read scares me because I learn what breaks next! I had to repair the lower control arm bushings, the brakes and rotors (they are due again after only 20,000 miles), both radiators for A/C and cooling and more. It started with the gear sensor and battery, now the steering goes bad. It seems just endless, not to mention the bad door trims that fall apart or the rear hatch trim that rattles and the suspension that had to be replaced after 70.000 miles. That was my last Volvo. It's not for life as they claim. NO build quality whatsoever!
Favorite Features
Space, inline six is silk smooth, third seat option, booster seat and feeling of security. Great visibility all around, no guessing necessary in that shoe box.
Suggested Improvements
Fuel economy is poor in the city - 14mpg, overall reliability substandard.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Great wagon - holds tons of stuff
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Volvo V90 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
This is my second Volvo wagon - kept my 1986 240 wagon for 9 years and gave it to my Dad who drove it another 4 years. Then sold it for more than retail! Great wagons - comfortable and holds tons of stuff. I really like the look of the car, too. Great pick up, tight turning radius. Just love this car.
Favorite Features
I like the lines of the car -- all the cars today are too "round"! Very comfortable on long trips. Good gas mileage - 21 around town, 26 on the highway going 70.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders are flimsy (as noted by others).
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
long-term experience
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Volvo V90 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
These newer Volvos are very expensive to repair, and maintain. Common problems: cracked headlight covers, front brakes wear out quickly, timing belt needs replaced every 60,000 miles, front suspension parts wear out and have replaced the same suspension parts more than once. Biggest problem: transmission failure. Also hesitation problems from a standing start. And I babied this car!
Favorite Features
Incrediby comfortable. Great handling. Great road car for long trips.
Suggested Improvements
I will not own another Volvo, too many expensive repairs.
Typical Volvo !!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Volvo V90 4 Dr STD Wagon
Review
This is the second Volvo wagon we've owned (first was a 1982) and it's amazing how similar they are. Straight line acceleration is barely adequate for highway merging but overall ride and handling are great and turn radius and ease of parking are unmatched by anything out there. Gas mileage could be better but I keep reminding my self what a solid, safe car this is and then I don't worry about it so much. Cup holders are flimsy, don't hold anything upright bigger than a dixie cup, and put the drink right where the driver's elbow should be resting.
Favorite Features
Maneuverability and safety.
Suggested Improvements
Better and more cupholders.
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