1998 Volvo WX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other WX years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Volvo WX so far. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
1998 Volvo WX recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain heavy-duty class 8 vehicles, the body builder wiring option was mis-wired in such a way that the auto neutral with service brake status option may allow the transmission to go into forward gear without the driver's foot pressing down on the brake pedal first.
Risk: Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
Fix: Volvo trucks will notify its customers and install an additional air operated stop light switch and the necessary wiring changes. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact 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.
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 | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 WX | 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 1998 Volvo WX?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Volvo WX?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.