no report yet
Tail lights: switch
Risk. IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
1998 Volvo WGProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo WG, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 28, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Volvo WG has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
1998 Volvo WG 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
Service brakes, air: antilock
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.
no report yet
Parking brake
Risk. THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Steering: linkages
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Air suspension: lines and fittings
Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
no report yet
Wheels: rim
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
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
1998 vs. every other WG 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 WG median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What WG owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THE WHOLE WIRING HARNNESS FOR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY ONLY GAVE THE RUN AROUND.ALSO, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD TRY TO HELP CONSUMER, BUT HAS NOT AS OF YETHEARD FROM HIM.*AK
Own a 1998 WG?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.