Volvo WXR Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Volvo WXR (2000–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (15 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All WXR 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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | — | 0 | 29 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | — | 1 | 28 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)15 100%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2000: “The windshield wiper assembly will not function due to poor design of the pivot/bracket assembly, the unit will bend easily under any resistance, the material used is weak and flimsy, this happens to the right side of the wiper assembly causing poor visibility, all trucks are right side drive.”
NHTSA complaint #559547, filed 2001-022001: “The windshield wiper assembly will not function due to poor design of the pivot/bracket assembly, the unit will bend easily under any resistance, the material used is weak and flimsy, this happens to the right side of the wiper assembly causing poor visibility, all trucks are right side drive.”
NHTSA complaint #559554, filed 2001-02Other Volvo models
1,531 complaintsVolvo S60
1,263 complaintsVolvo S80
953 complaintsVolvo V70
922 complaintsVolvo XC60
654 complaintsVolvo S70
584 complaintsVolvo 850
566 complaintsVolvo S40
491 complaints
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