1996 Volvo WIA64TES Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 7, 2002 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other WIA64TES years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES. That ranks 2nd out of 3 WIA64TES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints, 83%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Volvo WIA64TES problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Suspension5
Electrical System2
Steering2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Structure1
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension583%———
Electrical System233%———
Steering233%———
Engine and Engine Cooling117%———
Equipment117%———
Structure117%———
Tires117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 1200012001: 2200122002: 220022

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Volvo WIA64TES recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Vehicle is experiencing wiring harness problems under the dash. *yd

Electrical System · received May 28, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565655

Vehicle is experiencing problems with the steering box. *jg

Steering · received May 6, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565595

There's a popping or snapping sounds coming from the dashboard, and during a rainstorm or when the truck is being washed, water leaks excessively under the dash onto the floor in the drivers area. *yd there is a u-bolt problem, and the firewall is cracking from side to side. The consumer had taken…

Structure · received Aug 15, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 565116

Timing gear cover had 2 bolt eyelets broken off and the bolts were screwed into block with washers to raise bolt heads up to the height of the cover, causing an oil leak and vehicle to overheat. Truck will not stay aligned, vehicle wanders all over the road, shocks have been replaced, torsion bar…

Suspension · received Jun 19, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 561672

Five sets of steer tires have been replaced, finally front end completely overhauled. *et

Suspension · received Jul 20, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 553122

Other Volvo WIA64TES years

← 1995 WIA64TES · 1997 WIA64TES →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1997 WIA64TES50
199660
1995 WIA64TES180

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES?

Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WIA64TES model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.