1997 Volvo WX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1997 Volvo WX so far. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1997 Volvo WX recalls (7)
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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:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
Parking brake
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." a loss of the isolation of the two brake system circuits can result in the loss of service brakes when there is another failure of one of the two brake circuits.
Risk: The loss of service brakes can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
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.
Wheels:rim
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Risk: This condition can cause failure of these wheels.
Fix: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Problem: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel bearings were adjusted.
Risk: If this condition exists, the jam nut and wheel bearing adjusting nut can back off the spindle allowing the wheel and the brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer to determine if it is bent over the jam nut, and if not, repair as required.
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 | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 WX | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 WX | 0 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo WX?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo WX?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.