1997 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 1997 Volvo WIA, 63% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“When driving at any speed, there is vibration within the frame, tire is worn out. Vechicle isn't staying on track, it keeps going into other lanes. Also, frame is bent. The consumer points out that the appeal forum is helpful but there should be a method for consumers to reach the manufacturers easily. …”
NHTSA complaint #845406, filed 1999-08“Consumer stated while driving, the truck started to pull very hard to the left and consumer had a very difficult time stopping the truck, once the truck was under control, consumer got out and noticed that the right steer tire was worn down to the very outside edge to the thread, on a separate occasion the front end of the truck was vibrating so bad that the consumer had to pull over, consumer stated that in febuary 1998 the rear suspension was rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #565912, filed 2002-05“There is constant shaking in front end of vehicle and in steering wheel, at any speed. Dealer has replaced tires and aligned vehicle. Did not remedy the problem. Nlm consumer adds that the vehicle is still shaking violently.”
NHTSA complaint #8007839, filed 2002-04Related 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
- 97V212000Nov 17, 1997Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The steer axle wheel bearing jam nut lock washer may not have been bent over the jam nut after the wheel…Covers: Volvo WIA 1997, WCA 1997, VNL 1997 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Volvo WIA
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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