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.
2000 Volvo WGProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo WG, most often about the steering. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 Volvo WG has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2000 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
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Suspension
Risk. FAILURE OF THE WELD COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE EYE AND TUBE, CAUSING A LOCK OF AXLE RETENTION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
no report yet
Wheels: rim
Risk. OVER TIME, THE CRACK COULD PROPAGATE AND IF NOT HEEDED, COULD RESULT IN MOUNTING RING FAILURE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING THE RIM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Show 1 more recall
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.
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
2000 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 01V044013, THE SERVICING DEALER IS ABOUT 30 MILES FROM HIS LOCATION AND FEELS THAT IT IS UNCALLED FOR THAT HE HAS TO MAKE A 60 MILE ROUND TRIP TWICE FOR A RECALL THAT HE HAS NO CONTROL OVER. *SLC
Own a 2000 WG?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.