Most common 1999 Volvo Wah problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo Wah complaints by model year
Best Wah years: 1995, 1997, 1998. Compare all years →
1999 Volvo Wah recalls (4)
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
On 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 and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes NHTSA campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. Owner notification began July 25, 2002.
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began during May 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
Service brakes, air › Antilock
Vehicle 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 sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
Trailer hitches
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. The antilock brake system (ABS) wire in the trailer cable junction box at the end of the frame May not contain power for the trailer ABS as required by FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will install the electrical circuit required to activate the center pin of the trailer cable circuit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Volvo Wah a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Wah rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Wah at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Volvo Wah?
The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about supply.
How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo Wah have?
There are 4 recalls for the 1999 Volvo Wah, the most recent from August 15, 2002 (tie rod assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo Wah?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995, 1997 and 1998. See the full Volvo Wah years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.