Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2001 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2000 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 1999 | 0 | typical | 10 | — | Few |
| 1998 | 0 | typical | 6 | — | Few |
| 1997 | 0 | typical | 7 | — | Few |
| 1996 | 0 | typical | 4 | — | Few |
| 1995 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median WX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest Volvo WX recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option May allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
Remedy: Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2003.
Vehicle speed control
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Remedy: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ECM. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Suspension › Multiple axle
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with Volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the upper axle seat on both rear drive axles. Owner notification began January 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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.
Power train › Axle assembly
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began March 15, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volvo WX should you avoid?
None of the Volvo WX years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the Volvo WX had?
23 recalls across 1995–2002. The model year with the most is 1999. See all Volvo WX recalls by year.
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.