- The 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.
- The risk
- Unintended movement of the vehicle could put persons in danger inside and outside the vehicle.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 Volvo WX Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo WX have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in August 2003 for the automatic transmission.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical WX year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 Volvo WX recalls 5
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
- 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 premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes nhtsa campaign nos. 01V-139.001 And 02v-037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 2002. 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 volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Failure of the weld could result in separation of the eye and tube, causing a lock of axle retention, which could result in loss of vehicle control.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace all chalmers fixed torque rods on these vehicles. Chalmers is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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 chalmers at 1-905-624-9750.
- The problem
- 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 into a crack on the mounting ring.
- The risk
- Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
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Volvo WX: every year compared
All WX years2000 Volvo WX vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo WX | 0 | 5 | C | |
| 2000 Volvo S80 | 342 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S70 | 188 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 122 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 103 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 93 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo 770 | 35 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 26 | 4 | F | 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 2000 Volvo WX
Does the 2000 Volvo WX have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Volvo WX: automatic transmission (August 2003); tie rod assembly (August 2002); suspension (July 2001); rim (January 2001) and more. 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 2000 Volvo WX had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 Volvo WX a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo WX 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 2000 Volvo WX 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