Volvo ACL Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 18 safety recalls on file for the Volvo ACL, across 6 model years (1995–2000). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is equipment.
Volvo ACL years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No ACL model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo ACL problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo ACL model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 ACL | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1999 ACL | 1 | 6 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 1998 ACL | 1 | 5 | — | Equipment | |
| 1997 ACL | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1996 ACL | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1995 ACL | 0 | 5 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo ACL years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (1), 1998 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo ACL?
Equipment, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo ACL have?
18 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.