1996 Volvo WIA Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%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 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Volvo WIA, 25% 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.
“Noticed noise, upon turning the cab shifted. Then checked the problem out and noticed. The vehicle was looked at by a Volvo dealer, and the consumer found out that problem occurred because the weld broke on the elbow which holds the cab to the frame. In addition, replaced alternator/adjusted rear air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #819978, filed 1998-02“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 2001-08Related recalls
- 97V023000Feb 24, 1997Warning labels identifying the climbing sequence and process were omitted.Covers: Volvo WIA 1996–1997, WCA 1996–1997, WG 1996–1997
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Volvo WIA
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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