- The 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.
- The risk
- This condition would result in increased stopping distances.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the necessary air pressure protection valve.
Vehicle safety record
1996 Volvo FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1996 Volvo FE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in October 1998 for the lines and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1996 Volvo FE recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles built with a volvo 5.7 (12,500 Lbs) front steering axle. Due to hydrogen embrittlement, the front steering axle king pins could have broken during assembly. Continued operation of a vehicle with a broken king pin could allow the pin to work loose.
- The risk
- This condition can cause erratic steering resulting in loss of steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for a broken king pin and replace the king pins if broken.
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No complaints about the 1996 Volvo FE yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Volvo FE: every year compared
All FE years1996 Volvo FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Volvo FE | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 1996 Volvo 850 | 207 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 60 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 Volvo 965 | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1996 Volvo 900 | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1996 Volvo 964 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 Volvo FE
Does the 1996 Volvo FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1996 Volvo FE: lines and fittings (October 1998); service brakes, air (March 1996); linkages (February 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1996 Volvo FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1996 Volvo FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo FE year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1996 Volvo FE has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data