1996 Volvo WX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Volvo WX so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1996 Volvo WX recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Risk: If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Service brakes, air
Problem: Vehicle description: dual steer class 8 heavy duty trucks. The front steer axle brakes do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."
Risk: A slow brake release time can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay valve in the front steering axle brake system.
Suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the event of a failure, there would be loss of air pressure in the 'b' system air reservoir that supplies air pressure for the front steer axle brakes.
Risk: This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Service brakes, air
Problem: The traction solenoid exhaust can be obstructed due to inadequate drainage and a build-up of road contamination between the mounting bracket and the solenoid housing. The obstructed exhaust prevents the relay valve control air pressure from venting after a differential braking traction event.
Risk: This condition would keep the rear axle service brakes applied without any brake pedal movement by the driver increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will remove the suspect valve and install a new valve that has a modified solenoid housing which will allow for sufficient drainage and a new valve mounting bracket with increased height to reduce entry of contamination.
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.
Other Volvo WX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 WX | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 WX | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo WX?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Volvo WX?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Volvo WX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other WX model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.