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...
1994-2004 · 11 model years
Volvo WX Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Volvo WX across 11 model years, and it has 23 recalls. The 2004 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2004 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the lights.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 23
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
WX complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common WX problems
Volvo WX recalls 23
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...
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks with volvo b-ride rear suspension, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat could break allowing the affected axle to shift out of alignment.
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to...
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
On certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from...
Covers2001 Volvo WX
Vehicle description: heavy duty 6x4 trucks equipped with chalmers 800 series suspension kits. These suspension kits may have insufficient penetration of the weld attaching the torque rod eye to the torque rod tube.
Vehicle description: heavy duty, class 8, trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can...
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 X 8.25 15 Tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop...
Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can...
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw 20-edl ball-socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. These bearings were...
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...
Latest WX complaints
On the first day I picked up the car in october, the front right headlight (bi-xenon) became inoperative. Volvo states this isa known defect and that 2004 models were shipped with defective ballast. Part on order now over three months.*Ak
Questions about the Volvo WX
Which Volvo WX years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2004 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2004 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which Volvo WX years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Volvo WX problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo WX have?
NHTSA lists 23 recalls across all Volvo WX model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data