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1993 Volvo WIAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 Volvo WIA, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 9, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Volvo WIA has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1993 Volvo WIA 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

Tail lights: switch

Recall 02V-238 · Sep 9, 2002 · 5,532 vehicles

Risk. IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 00V-019 · Jan 21, 2000 · 3,633 vehicles

Risk. UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1993 vs. every other WIA 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 WIA median. How we score

'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02
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  • Caution
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Volvo WIA, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHESPE99018 · closed Sep 14, 1999
    No recall
In owners' words

What WIA owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STEER TIRE WEAR. THE FRONT END HAS REALIGNED. THIS VEHICLE HAS GONE THROUGH 8 SETS OF TIRES. THE SHACKLE PINS AND BUSHINGS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. *JG
Complaint 565353 · May 30, 2002

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