CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Volvo WIA has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (5 reports).
1996 Volvo WIA recalls
Most common 1996 Volvo WIA problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Equipment | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 VOLVO WIA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 200,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 650,000. UPDATED 3/24/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COLLAPSED SPINDLE BEARING. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FROM A SORE SHOULDER AND MUSCLE STRAINS IN 2005. UPDATED 6/22/2015 *JS
1996 CONVENTIONAL CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS THE FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF IT WAS ELECTRICAL. *JB
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER BEING OUT. *JG
CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED, VARIOUS PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TO KEEP THE TRUCK ALIGNED SUCH AS THE TIE ROD ENDS, THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, SHOCKS, REAR TORSION BAR, RIGHT REAR AIR BAG, TORQUED ROD ARM, REPLACED REAR SPRING PINS, LEAD SPRINGS, U-BOLTS, AIR SUSPENSION LEVEL VALVE, AND THE REAR AXLE WAS RESET. *SLC
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TT ALSO, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED ADJUSTMENT/ HOOD WAS CRACKED/ THERE WAS A MISSING BOLT IN CROSSMEMBER/ THERE WAS A LEAK UNDER THE DASH/THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED/AIR WHISTLE NOISE IN ENGINE/PULLEY ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT/COOL FILTER REPLACED/ BRAKE BELT REPLACED/ LEFT FRONT BRAKE WAS STICKING/NEW BRAKE SHOES WERE NEEDED/ ALTERNATOR AND STARTER SOLENOID REPLACED/ SPEED CONTROL INOPERABLE DUE TO FAULTY WIRE,/HARNESS TO CRANK SENSOR RUBBED, CAUSING INACTIVE ENGINE CODE AND WIRING HARNESS WAS SHORTING OUT. IN ADDITION, 4 BATTERIES HAVE BEEN REPLACED/ EXHAUST PROBLEMS/ FLEX PIPE REPLACED/ BROKEN INJECTOR WIRE CAUSED LOSS OF POWER. ROUGH IDLE CAUSED BY FAULTY INJEC
1996 Volvo WIA questions
Does the 1996 Volvo WIA have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1996 Volvo WIA: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch; Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings; Suspension:Front:Hub; Structure:Body; Suspension:Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo WIA?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (5), Electrical System (4), Steering (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Volvo WIA 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.