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Volvo Wia problems by year

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the Volvo Wia since 1993, and 12 recalls have been issued. The 1996 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
12
Worst year
1996
Model years
1993-1999

Volvo Wia years to avoid

No model year of the Volvo Wia stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volvo Wia years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volvo Wia complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199319951996199719981999

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volvo Wia problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    20
  • Electrical
    9
  • Transmission
    7
  • Steering
    6
  • Engine
    6
  • Body
    6
  • Visibility
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Lights
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Locks
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Volvo Wia problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1999-1Brakes10
1998-1Engine40
1997-8Suspension60
1996-8Suspension70
1995-7Suspension40
1993-3Suspension20

Recalls 12

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Questions about the Volvo Wia

What years of the Volvo Wia should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volvo Wia has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volvo Wia?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volvo Wia?

Suspension, with 20 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (9) and transmission (7).

How many recalls does the Volvo Wia have?

12 recalls between 1993 and 1999. The 1996 model year has the most, with 7.

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