Volvo Wx years to avoid

Across 1982–2004, no single Wx year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2004 drew the most complaints; 2003 the fewest.

Total complaints

Recall campaigns

1982–2004

Years covered

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Volvo Wx NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	1	1
2003	0	1
2002	0	2
2001	0	3
2000	0	5
1999	0	10
1998	0	6
1997	0	7
1996	0	4
1995	0	5
1994	0	2
1985	0	1
1984	0	1
1983	0	1
1982	0	1

By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Wx years with enough data to compare.

Across all model years, the Wx has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.