1985 Volvo Wx problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1985 Volvo Wx — 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.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1985 compare to other Wx years?

Wx NHTSA complaints by model year, 1985 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1985 Volvo Wx have recalls?

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

97V128001SuspensionAugust 28, 1997 · 1,767 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.

1985 Volvo Wx — common questions

Is the 1985 Volvo Wx reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1985 Volvo Wx have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1985 Volvo Wx. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1985 compare to other Wx years?

Does the 1985 Volvo Wx have recalls?

1985 Volvo Wx — common questions

Is the 1985 Volvo Wx reliable?

Does the 1985 Volvo Wx have recalls?

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