Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Volvo WX
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Volvo WX has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Volvo WX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #03V308000 VOLVO TRUCKS/SERVICE BRAKE STATUS FUNCTIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V232003 VOLVO TRUCKS/ABS ECU NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V002002 VOLVO TRUCKS/HALDEX/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V240000 VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V255000 VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V120001 VOLVO TRUCK/ACCURIDE/ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Volvo WX has no owner complaints on file but has six NHTSA recall campaigns, notably involving braking and transmission systems. The absence of complaint data makes it hard to gauge real-world reliability precisely. The issues primarily concern safety-critical systems, which are crucial for heavy-duty vehicles, thus suggesting a moderate reliability profile.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission | Unknown | $1,000–$4,000 | rare |
| Antilock braking system | Unknown | $500–$2,000 | rare |
| Parking brake system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Engine oil change every 10,000 miles
- Brake system inspection annually
- Transmission fluid replacement every 50,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 25,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 2-3 years
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic ABS activation
- Transmission shifts without braking
- Pressure loss in brake system
- Cracks in aluminum wheels
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Volvo WX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.