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1999 Volvo Wia problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 1999 Volvo Wia — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Wia years?

Wia NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted35 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 3 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 29 complaints1996: 35 complaints1997: 12 complaints1998: 4 complaints1999: 7 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints
Wia NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Volvo Wia problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System457%
Brakes229%
Suspension114%

Does the 1999 Volvo Wia have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V238000LightingSeptember 9, 2002 · 5,532 units

Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.

Consequence

IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER STATES THE U-BOLTS ARE BREAKING, THE TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THERE IS ALSO STEER TIRE WEAR.*JB ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

1999 Volvo Wia — common questions

Is the 1999 Volvo Wia reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Volvo Wia have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Volvo Wia. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.