Most common 1999 Volvo WXR problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo WXR complaints by model year
Best WXR years: 1997, 1998, 1999. Compare all years →
1999 Volvo WXR recalls (2)
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 WXR a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 1999 WXR rates few complaints: 40% fewer complaints than a typical year of the WXR at the same age. It is one of the best WXR years by this measure. 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 WXR?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield wiper/washer › linkages.
How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo WXR have?
There are 2 recalls for the 1999 Volvo WXR, the most recent from May 8, 2001 (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 WXR?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1997, 1998 and 1999. See the full Volvo WXR 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.