1996 Volvo WIA Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 63%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 5 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Volvo WIA, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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 2002-05“Consumer states that the wheel bearing in the left side of the front axle has always run much hotter than the other side, secondly, consumer only gets 60,000 to 80,000 miles out of a pair of steer tires which could possibly be a result of premature steer tire wear, there is a problem with the truck pulling hard to the right, front end has been checked, king pin leans to right.”
NHTSA complaint #565111, filed 2001-08“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“Front axle suspension system problems causing excessive uneven tire wear and deterioration of other components (bushings, strut arm bolts stretching). Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #549593, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 98V255000Oct 14, 1998Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The air suspension control valve supply line was not plumbed through an air pressure protection valve. In the…Covers: Volvo WIA 1994–1998, White Gmc WCA 1986–1998, WX 1986–1998 +6 more
- 97V196004Dec 31, 1997Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to…Covers: Volvo WIA 1996, WG 1996
- 96V233004Dec 2, 1996Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty vehicles equipped with eaton drive axles and axilok spindle nuts. The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel…Covers: Volvo WIA 1996
Related service bulletins
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Volvo WIA
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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