Sun Roof problems of the 1998 Volvo S90

Three problems related to sun roof have been reported for the 1998 Volvo S90. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2004

The sun roof struts failed intermittently when trying to open/close the sun roof. The dealership repaired the problem once, but the consumer is still having the same problems.

2 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2003

The sunroof track panel assembly separated while the sunroof was lifted open. Dealer notified.

3 Sun Roof problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

1988 Volvo S90 sunroof has broken down repeatedly since it was new. It would typically work approximately a few times then malfunction unexpectedly with broken pieces raining down upon the heads of the front occupants, posing a danger to driving. After the malfunction it would then not be operable at all, posing a threat to weather damage, theft, etc. After repairing it several times, both the dealer (dick dyer Volvo of columbia, SC) and Volvo refused to fix it any more under warranty, even when the vehicle was exactly at 50,000 miles and less than 1 year old. Both the dealer and Volvo claimed the warranty was good up to, but not including, 50,000 miles.


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