Volvo Heavy Truck Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Volvo Heavy Truck, across 8 model years (1995–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, air.
Volvo Heavy Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Heavy Truck model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Heavy Truck: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 Heavy Truck: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 Heavy Truck: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo Heavy Truck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Volvo Heavy Truck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Heavy Truck | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2000 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1999 Heavy Truck | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1998 Heavy Truck | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 1997 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1996 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 1995 Heavy Truck | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo Heavy Truck years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (2), 1999 (1), 1998 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo Heavy Truck?
Service Brakes, Air, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo Heavy Truck have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.