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1995 Volvo WIAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 1995 Volvo WIA, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem6Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Volvo WIA has problems

7 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
Suspension60
Electrical system30
Power train20
Steering20
Engine and engine cooling20
Structure10
Equipment10
Visibility10
Exterior lighting10

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

4 recalls

1995 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

Service brakes, air

Recall 96V-095 · Mar 23, 1996 · 771 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD KEEP THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Springs: air suspension system

Recall 96V-032 · Feb 12, 1996 · 6,034 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

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

1995 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1995 Volvo WIA, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MULTIPLE DEFECTSDP01005 · closed Oct 3, 2001
    No recall
  2. 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.

CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS HAD 5 SETS OF STEER TIRES AND 3 STEER AXLE ALIGNMENTS, THE TRUCK CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ALSO THE FIFTH WHEEL IS ALL THE WAY BACK AND THE BOLTS HOLDING THE AXLE TO THE FRAME ARE CAUSING THE TRUCK TO VIBRATE.*JB
Complaint 565350 · May 30, 2002
VEHICLE IS SHOWING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEER AXLE TIRES WEARING PREMATURELY REQUIRING ANNUAL REPLACEMENT, THERE IS EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, THE U-JOINTS ARE WEARING OUT, THERE ARE NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END (REPAIRED, SOURCE UNKNOWN),ALSO FRONT AXLE IS TOO HEAVY, CONSUMER MUST REGULATE BY MOVING…
Complaint 565303 · Apr 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING IS SLOPPY AND CHUNKS WHEN TURNING, THE VEHICLE IS GREASED EVERY WEEK AND THE U-BOLTS ARE CHECKED, A 3 AXLE ALIGNMENT WAS JUST COMPLETED, THERE IS LOTS OF VIBRATION IN THE CAB. *SLC
Complaint 565049 · Aug 15, 2001

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