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1996 Volvo WIA64TES problems

The most common problem on the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES is suspension. Its complaint count is close to a typical WIA64TES model year.

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Owner complaints
6
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
26
Worst area
Suspension

The worst 1996 Volvo WIA64TES problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Suspension
    5
  • Electrical
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Suspension
    5
  • Electrical
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES 26

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 26 bulletins for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES

What 1996 Volvo WIA64TES owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Electrical, Suspension · AR

Vehicle is experiencing wiring harness problems under the dash.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Steering · IN

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the steering box.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Body, Electrical · PA

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 the vehicle to an authorized dealer who stated that there is nothing wrong with the design, but the consumer viewed both older and newer model's on their lot with the same crack in the same locations on the firewall.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Engine, Steering · NV

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 worn out, torque rod arm replaced, rear and right suspension air bag replaced, guide pin flush with axle spacer nut protruding into spring guide pilot hole, rear spring pins sheared off, rear suspension leaf springs replaced, u-bolts replaced, 3 hanger pins seized, one had to be cut out, rear air suspension level valve replaced, nut on air level valve adjustment arm bolt came off and adjustment arm dropped down dumping air bags at 70 MPH, and many other problems have occurred with this suspension. Right hand steering tire experienced inside wall separation, no specific tire information was given. Tie rod ends were replaced.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Suspension · TX

Five sets of steer tires have been replaced, finally front end completely overhauled.

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Suspension · TX

Front axle suspension system inadequate, frame contacts front axle on rough spots on road surface. Mjs

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Questions about the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES

Is the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES, close to a typical WIA64TES model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES?

Suspension, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (2).

How many recalls does the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES have?

No recalls on record.

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