Volvo WXR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Volvo WXR, across 7 model years (1995–2002). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is visibility.
Volvo WXR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No WXR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 WXR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 16 | 3 | 0 |
All Volvo WXR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 WXR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 WXR | 6 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 2000 WXR | 9 | 1 | — | Visibility | |
| 1999 WXR | 1 | 2 | — | Visibility | |
| 1998 WXR | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 1997 WXR | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 1995 WXR | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo WXR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (9), 2001 (6), 1999 (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 WXR?
Visibility, with 16 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo WXR have?
6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.