Volvo WHR Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo WHR model year from 1995 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No WHR year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

1995
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo WHR. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
19950—2—Few

* Complaints compared with the median WHR year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Volvo WHR recalls

Service brakes, air

NHTSA recall 96V-095 · Mar 23, 1996 · 771 vehicles

The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of…

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air suspension system

NHTSA recall 96V-032 · Feb 12, 1996 · 6,034 vehicles

The rear suspension axle retention plate can break under normal use, affecting axle alignment.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the axle retention clip plates on affected vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo WHR should you avoid?

None of the Volvo WHR years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Volvo WHR had?

2 recalls across 1995. The model year with the most is 1995.

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.