1998 Volvo WG Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 1998 Volvo WG has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).

6Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Volvo WG recalls

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch

Recall 02V238Sep 9, 20025,532 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 00V232003Aug 22, 200018,362 vehicles affected

Parking Brake

Recall 00V002002Feb 24, 200013,516 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages

Recall 98V297Nov 17, 199825 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings

Recall 98V255Oct 14, 199895,013 vehicles affected

Wheels:Rim

Recall 98V120001May 19, 19983,065 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 Volvo WG problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2004-07-28, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES LOCKED UP, KEY WAS STUCK IN IGNITION, AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WAS DOWN. *AK
2003-09-02, Electrical System
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THE WHOLE WIRING HARNNESS FOR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND THEY ONLY GAVE THE RUN AROUND.ALSO, DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD TRY TO HELP CONSUMER, BUT HAS NOT AS OF YETHEARD FROM HIM.*AK

1998 Volvo WG questions

Does the 1998 Volvo WG have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1998 Volvo WG: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock; Parking Brake; Steering:Linkages; Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Volvo WG?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Volvo WG has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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