Volvo WX recalls and problems

8 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
8
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

Volvo WX by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2004 WX110000
2003 WX100000
2002 WX200000
2001 WX300000
2000 WX500000

Most reported Volvo WX problems

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting1

All Volvo WX recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
03V-308Aug 22, 20032000–2004Power TrainOn certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the…
02V-317Nov 25, 20022002SuspensionOn certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.
02V-037Aug 15, 20022000SteeringOn some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth…
02V-036Feb 5, 20022001Power TrainOn certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
02V-004Jan 20, 20022001Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and…
01V-167Jul 10, 20012000SuspensionVehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits.
00V-190Jan 29, 20012000WheelsVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no.
00V-232Aug 22, 20002000Service Brakes, AirVehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed…

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Volvo WX?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Volvo WX has the most reports (1). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Volvo WX have?

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Volvo WX model years 2000–2004.

What are the most common Volvo WX problems?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often.