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1999 Volvo Wxr problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1999 Volvo Wxr — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

2

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 Wxr years?

Wxr NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted9 complaints1995: 0 complaints1997: 0 complaints1998: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 9 complaints2001: 6 complaints2002: 0 complaints
Wxr NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Volvo Wxr problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers1100%

Does the 1999 Volvo Wxr have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

01V044013SteeringMay 8, 2001 · 760 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY, CLASS 8, TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING MAY 2001. 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.

00V232003BrakesAugust 22, 2000 · 18,362 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY WILL NOT FUNCTION DUE TO POOR DESIGN OF THE PIVOT/BRACKET ASSEMBLY, THE UNIT WILL BEND EASILY UNDER ANY RESISTANCE, THE MATERIAL USED IS WEAK AND FLIMSY, THIS HAPPENS TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WIPER ASSEMBLY CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, ALL TRUCKS ARE RIGHT SIDE DRIVE. *MJS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers

1999 Volvo Wxr — common questions

Is the 1999 Volvo Wxr reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1999 Volvo Wxr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Volvo Wxr. 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.