1997 Volvo WIA64TES Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 17, 2002 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

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

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo WIA64TES. That ranks 3rd out of 3 WIA64TES model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 80%). 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 1997 Volvo WIA64TES problems

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

Suspension4
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension480%———
Electrical System120%———
Engine and Engine Cooling120%———
Vehicle Speed Control120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 3 complaints
1999: 3199932000: 1200012002: 120021

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1997 Volvo WIA64TES recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Volvo WIA64TES.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

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

The tires wear out prematurely and the front axle was aligned. *yh

Suspension · received Jun 6, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565363

Fuel ecm's failed. Nlm

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 2, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 552046

Front end suspension problems causing excessive wear of the steer tires continually. Mjs

Suspension · received Nov 18, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 549606

Front end suspension problems causing excessive wear to steer tires and shocks. Mjs

Suspension · received Nov 18, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 549596

Front axle suspension problems causing excessive premature wear of the steer tires. Mjs

Suspension · received Nov 18, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 549592

Other Volvo WIA64TES years

← 1996 WIA64TES

YearComplaintsRecalls
199750
1996 WIA64TES60
1995 WIA64TES180

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo WIA64TES?

Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo WIA64TES?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.