1995 Volvo WIA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 7 complaints (71.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 28.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 14.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
Suspension: 5; Electrical System: 2; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 563234 · 2001-09-24 (September 24, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES BOTH BLOWER FANS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 563234 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565049 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS, CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE RIGHT DOOR AND THAT THE COMPUTER BOARDS IN THE DASH HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, THE DASH LED ARE STILL OUT HALF THE TIME. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565091 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565091 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565171 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.*AK *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565303 · 2002-04-22 (April 22, 2002)
THE CLUTCH ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTING AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT TRANSMISSION. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565350 · 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THE ENGINE HAS SHUT DOWN 4O TIMES WHILE DRIVING.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565350 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565664 · 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
VEHICLE HAS TROUBLE WITH THE MOUNTING BRACES ON THE BUMPER BREAKING. *JG (MODEL WIA6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565664 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V238000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch
Reported: 2002-09-09 (September 9, 2002)
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP,AND LICENSE TAG LAMP WERE MOUNTED ON INSUFFICIENTLY RIGID MOUNTS.
Consequence: IT MAY NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER OF A REARWARD APPROACHING VEHICLE TO HAVE FULL VIEW OF THE LAMPS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V032000 · Suspension:Rear:Springs:Air Suspension System
Reported: 1996-02-12 (February 12, 1996)
THE REAR SUSPENSION AXLE RETENTION PLATE CAN BREAK UNDER NORMAL USE, AFFECTING AXLE ALIGNMENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR AXLE STABILITY AFFECTING VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE AXLE RETENTION CLIP PLATES ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗96V095000 · Service Brakes, Air
Reported: 1996-03-23 (March 23, 1996)
THE TRACTION SOLENOID EXHAUST CAN BE OBSTRUCTED DUE TO INADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND A BUILD-UP OF ROAD CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE SOLENOID HOUSING. THE OBSTRUCTED EXHAUST PREVENTS THE RELAY VALVE CONTROL AIR PRESSURE FROM VENTING AFTER A DIFFERENTIAL BRAKING TRACTION EVENT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD KEEP THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKES APPLIED WITHOUT ANY BRAKE PEDAL MOVEMENT BY THE DRIVER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT VALVE AND INSTALL A NEW VALVE THAT HAS A MODIFIED SOLENOID HOUSING WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT DRAINAGE AND A NEW VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET WITH INCREASED HEIGHT TO REDUCE ENTRY OF CONTAMINATION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V255000 · Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Lines And Fittings
Reported: 1998-10-14 (October 14, 1998)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL VALVE SUPPLY LINE WAS NOT PLUMBED THROUGH AN AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE. IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE, THERE WOULD BE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE 'B' SYSTEM AIR RESERVOIR THAT SUPPLIES AIR PRESSURE FOR THE FRONT STEER AXLE BRAKES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NECESSARY AIR PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗