Volvo WIA64TES Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 17, 2002 · 29 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Volvo WIA64TES, across 3 model years (1995–1997). The 1995 model year has the most complaints (18). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.

Peak: 1995, with 18 complaints
1995: 181995181996: 6199661997: 519975

n = 29 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Volvo WIA64TES years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No WIA64TES model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 1995 WIA64TES: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 1996 WIA64TES: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1997 WIA64TES: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

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 WIA64TES problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Suspension2130
Electrical System530
Steering420
Engine and Engine Cooling330
Power Train310
Fuel System, Gasoline210
Tires220
Equipment110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Structure110
Vehicle Speed Control110

All Volvo WIA64TES model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
1997 WIA64TES50—Suspension
1996 WIA64TES60—Suspension
1995 WIA64TES180—Suspension

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Frequently asked questions

Which Volvo WIA64TES years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1995 (18), 1996 (6), 1997 (5). 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 WIA64TES?

Suspension, with 21 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Volvo WIA64TES have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.