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Fuel systemPart report

1996 Volvo WIA Fuel system 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 fuel system of the 1996 Volvo WIA, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Transmission problems. Also, fifth wheel assembly needed adjustment/ hood was cracked/ there was a missing bolt in crossmember/ there was a leak under the dash/thermostat was replaced/air whistle noise in engine/pulley assembly needed replacement/cool filter replaced/ brake belt replaced/ left front brake was sticking/new brake shoes were needed/ alternator and starter solenoid replaced/ speed control inoperable due to faulty wire,/harness to crank sensor rubbed, causing inactive engine code and wiring harness was shorting out. …”

NHTSA complaint #565138, filed 2001-08

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996113%

Other parts of the 1996 Volvo WIA

Suspension
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Latches, 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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