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.
1996 Volvo WIAProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1996 Volvo WIA, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 3, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Volvo WIA has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Suspension
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
3Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Structure
2Equipment
2Service brakes, air
1Visibility
66 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
1996 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
Air suspension: lines and fittings
Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
no report yet
Front: hub
Risk. CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.
no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. PERSONS NOT USING THE SEQUENCE AND PROCESS DURING CAB ENTRY OR EXIT OR WHEN USING THE OPTIONAL BACK OF CAB ACCESS MAY SLIP AND/OR FALL CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY.
Show 3 more recalls
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS LOCKING TAB PREVENTS THE WHEEL BEARING NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
no report yet
Service brakes, air
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.
no report yet
Steering: linkages
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE ERRATIC STEERING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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
1996 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Volvo WIA, and the recalls they led to.
- TRUCK ROLLOVER CRASHESNo recall
In owners' words
What WIA owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED, VARIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TO KEEP THE TRUCK ALIGNED SUCH AS THE TIE ROD ENDS, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, SHOCKS, REAR TORSION BAR, RIGHT REAR AIR BAG, TORQUED ROD ARM, REPLACED REAR SPRING PINS, LEAD SPRINGS, U-BOLTS, AIR SUSPENSION LEVEL VALVE,…
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TT ALSO, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED ADJUSTMENT/ HOOD WAS CRACKED/ THERE WAS A MISSING BOLT IN CROSSMEMBER/ THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER THE DASH/THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED/AIR WHISTLE NOISE IN ENGINE/PULLEY ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT/COOL FILTER REPLACED/ BRAKE BELT REPLACED/ LEFT…
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WHEEL BEARING IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT AXLE HAS ALWAYS RUN MUCH HOTTER THAN THE OTHER SIDE, SECONDLY, CONSUMER ONLY GETS 60,000 TO 80,000 MILES OUT OF A PAIR OF STEER TIRES WHICH COULD POSSIBLY BE A RESULT OF PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK…
Own a 1996 WIA?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.