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Volvo WIA64TES Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 41 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Volvo WIA64TES (1994–1997) that have at least 5 complaints. 1995 has the most, with 18. Across all years, the part named most often is suspension (26 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All WIA64TES model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
19975—026—Not enough data
19966—026—Not enough data
199518—025—Stable
19941230,000025—Not enough data

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

1994: “While driving at 65 MPH, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the right front of the vehicle. Consumer pulled over to investigate the noise and noticed that the right front tire blew out.”

NHTSA complaint #10053994, filed 2004-02, 30,000 miles

1995: “While driving, vehicle could hit a bump on the road and suddenly lose control. Also, consumer could hear noises coming from the front. Dealer has checked the front end, but could not find anything wrong. Also had the springs, hangers, shocks, steering shaft and u-joints replaced, which provided no help at all.”

NHTSA complaint #8005161, filed 2002-03

1996: “Timing gear cover had 2 bolt eyelets broken off and the bolts were screwed into block with washers to raise bolt heads up to the height of the cover, causing an oil leak and vehicle to overheat. …”

NHTSA complaint #561672, filed 2001-06

Other Volvo models

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1,531 complaints
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1,263 complaints
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953 complaints
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922 complaints
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654 complaints
Volvo S70
584 complaints
Volvo 850
566 complaints
Volvo S40
491 complaints

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology