1996 Volvo WIA64TESProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 28, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES has problems

6 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
Suspension50
Steering20
Electrical system20
Tires10
Structure10
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10

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

0 recalls

1996 Volvo WIA64TES recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1996 vs. every other WIA64TES 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 WIA64TES median. How we score

'89'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What WIA64TES owners report

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

THERE'S A POPPING OR SNAPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD, AND DURING A RAINSTORM OR WHEN THE TRUCK IS BEING WASHED, WATER LEAKS EXCESSIVELY UNDER THE DASH ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE DRIVERS AREA. *YD THERE IS A U-BOLT PROBLEM, AND THE FIREWALL IS CRACKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN…
Complaint 565116 · Aug 15, 2001
TIMING GEAR COVER HAD 2 BOLT EYELETS BROKEN OFF AND THE BOLTS WERE SCREWED INTO BLOCK WITH WASHERS TO RAISE BOLT HEADS UP TO THE HEIGHT OF THE COVER, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. TRUCK WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED, VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD, SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, TORSION BAR…
Complaint 561672 · Jun 19, 2001

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