1998 Volvo WIAProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Volvo WIA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls4Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Engine and engine cooling

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

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Volvo WIA has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Engine and engine cooling

1Power train

1Suspension

1Wheels

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling	1	0
Power train	1	0
Suspension	1	0
Wheels	1	0

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

4 recalls

1998 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

Parking brake

Recall 00V-002 · Feb 24, 2000 · 13,516 vehicles

Risk. THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Air suspension: lines and fittings

Recall 98V-255 · Oct 14, 1998 · 95,013 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Wheels: rim

Recall 98V-120 · May 19, 1998 · 3,065 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.

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

1998 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

0 1 0 0 0 3 0 7 8 8 1 1 0 0 0

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In owners' words

What WIA owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATES OIL COOLER WENT OUT.*YD. ALSO THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY FELL OFF, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE STEER TIRES AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED.*JB
Complaint 565162 · Aug 15, 2001

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