Car financing: 1997 Volvo ACL
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1997 Volvo ACL for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
What to check when buying the 1997 Volvo ACL
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V297000 | 1998-11-17 | steering:linkages | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A FAL 8.0 FRONT STEER AXLE. THE UPPER STEERING ARM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. |
| 98V255000 | 1998-10-14 | suspension:front:springs:air suspension:lines and fittings | 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. |
| 97V212000 | 1997-11-17 | suspension:front:wheel bearing | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEER AXLE WHEEL BEARING JAM NUT LOCK WASHER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN BENT OVER THE JAM NUT AFTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE ADJUSTED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Volvo ACL
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1997 Volvo ACL for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 1997 Volvo ACL for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Who the ACL suits
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Practical details
As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Try before you buy
If the ACL is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the ACL for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Questions first?
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1997 Volvo ACL from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Volvo ACL
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Volvo ACL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Volvo ACL
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 Volvo ACL?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1997 Volvo ACL before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Volvo ACL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.