Most common 1999 Volvo Wxll problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo Wxll complaints by model year
1999 Volvo Wxll recalls (3)
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Volvo Wxll a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Wxll rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Wxll 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 Wxll?
The suspension — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo Wxll have?
There are 3 recalls for the 1999 Volvo Wxll, the most recent from August 22, 2003 (automatic transmission). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
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.