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#BS-2018-VOLS90-762D

2018 Volvo S90

Based on reports from 21 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

460

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 21 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

3 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other4 (19%)

Electrical3 (14%)

Wheels & Tires2 (10%)

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch2 (10%)

Engine1 (5%)

Brakes1 (5%)

Fuel System1 (5%)

Structure1 (5%)

2018 Volvo S90: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo S90, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,778 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo S90, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo S90, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo S90, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Volvo S90. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

18V800000Dec 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

19V220000May 2019

SEATS

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Volvo S90 according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Volvo S90 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

143

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Volvo S90: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Volvo S90?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Volvo S90 is related to the electrical, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2018 Volvo S90 reliable?

The 2018 Volvo S90 has 21 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2018 Volvo S90 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2018 Volvo S90 have any recalls?

Yes, the 2018 Volvo S90 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Volvo S90 problems start?

Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,778 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

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