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2004 Volvo Wxll problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2004 Volvo Wxll — 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.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other Wxll years?

Wxll NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted1 complaint1995: 0 complaints1996: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 0 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 1 complaints2004: 1 complaints
Wxll NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Volvo Wxll problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1100%

Does the 2004 Volvo Wxll have recalls?

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

03V308000TransmissionAugust 22, 2003 · 3,426 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD PUT PERSONS IN DANGER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE NEW VOLVO XC90 T6 MODEL HAS A TRANSMISSION THAT CAUSES THE SUV TO PERIODICALLY HESISTATE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP IN FIRST GEAR. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. WE HAVE BEEN IN TWO NEAR ACCIDENTS INVOLVED BECAUSE ENGINE STALLS UPON ACCELERATION FOR 1-3 SECONDS AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 7, 2003

2004 Volvo Wxll — common questions

Is the 2004 Volvo Wxll reliable?

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

Does the 2004 Volvo Wxll have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Volvo Wxll. 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.