Most common 2000 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 →
2000 Volvo Wah recalls (2)
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Volvo Wah a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2000 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 2000 Volvo Wah?
The suspension — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo Wah have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 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.