- 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
1997 Volvo FE Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Volvo FE have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 1998 for the lines and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical FE year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Volvo FE recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1997 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 years1997 Volvo FE vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo FE | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 1997 Volvo 850 | 121 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo 960 | 25 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo S90 | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo S70 | 4 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Volvo 940 | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1997 Volvo FE
Does the 1997 Volvo FE have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Volvo FE: lines and fittings (October 1998). 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 1997 Volvo FE had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Volvo FE a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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 1997 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