Model year record
1996 Volvo WIA64TES recalls & problems
The 1996 Volvo WIA64TES has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (5 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 Volvo WIA64TES.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionFront | 5 | — |
| StructureBody | 3 | — |
| SteeringLinkages › Tie rod assembly; Gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 2 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS UNDER THE DASH. *YD
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING BOX. *JG
- Structure › Body
THERE'S A POPPING OR SNAPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD, AND DURING A RAINSTORM OR WHEN THE TRUCK IS BEING WASHED, WATER LEAKS EXCESSIVELY UNDER THE DASH ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE DRIVERS AREA. *YD THERE IS A U-BOLT PROBLEM, AND THE FIREWALL IS CRACKING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE DESIGN, BUT THE CONSUMER VIEWED BOTH OLDER AND NEWER MODEL'S ON THEIR LOT WITH THE SAME CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATIONS ON THE FIREWALL. *SCC
- Suspension
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. TRUCK WILL NOT STAY ALIGNED, VEHICLE WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD, SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, TORSION BAR WORN OUT, TORQUE ROD ARM REPLACED, REAR AND RIGHT SUSPENSION AIR BAG REPLACED, GUIDE PIN FLUSH WITH AXLE SPACER NUT PROTRUDING INTO SPRING GUIDE PILOT HOLE, REAR SPRING PINS SHEARED OFF, REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED, U-BOLTS REPLACED, 3 HANGER PINS SEIZED, ONE HAD TO BE CUT OUT, REAR AIR SUSPENSION LEVEL VALVE REPLACED, NUT ON AIR LEVEL VALVE ADJUSTMENT ARM BOLT CAME OFF AND ADJUSTMENT ARM…
- Suspension › Front
FIVE SETS OF STEER TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, FINALLY FRONT END COMPLETELY OVERHAULED. *ET
- Suspension
FRONT AXLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM INADEQUATE, FRAME CONTACTS FRONT AXLE ON ROUGH SPOTS ON ROAD SURFACE. MJS
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.