Volvo WX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 23 safety recalls on file for the Volvo WX, across 10 model years (1995–2004). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Volvo WX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No WX model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 WX: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 WX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo WX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 WX | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2003 WX | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2002 WX | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2001 WX | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2000 WX | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 1999 WX | 0 | 10 | — | — | |
| 1998 WX | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 1997 WX | 0 | 7 | — | — | |
| 1996 WX | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 1995 WX | 0 | 5 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo WX years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (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 WX?
Exterior Lighting, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo WX have?
23 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.