1996 Volvo WIA Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1996 Volvo WIA, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer states the truck will not stay aligned, various parts have been replaced to keep the truck aligned such as the tie rod ends, the tires were replaced, shocks, rear torsion bar, right rear air bag, torqued rod arm, replaced rear spring pins, lead springs, u-bolts, air suspension level valve, and the rear axle was reset.”
NHTSA complaint #565603, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 02V238000Sep 9, 2002Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and…Covers: Volvo WIA 1990–2002, WCA 1990–2002, VNL 1990–2002 +2 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 13% |
| 1995 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1996 Volvo WIA
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Volvo WIA
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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