2002 Volvo Heavy Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Heavy Truck years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck. That is the most of any Heavy Truck model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 350,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 350,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 350,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Volvo Heavy Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Integral hub and bearing assembly (PE02095) — opened Dec 11, 2002, closed May 30, 2003, led to recall 03V199000.
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Metal strap holding up air tank reservoir is constantly breaking, broke on my truck few years ago while driving on the hwy, is breaking up on all my trucks with above design. Myself getting tired with defective design and part, i have replaced metal strap with a tie down ratchet rated 5000lbs. Now…
2006 volvo 245, unit 1 and unit 2 were west on the ohio turnpike. Unit 1 was overtaking unit 2 on the left side. Unit 2 left front tire blew out and unit 1 and 2 collided. Unit 1 started to jackknife forcing both units off the right side of the road. Unit 2 drove into the ditch and overturned onto…
Other Volvo Heavy Truck years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 Heavy Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Heavy Truck | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 Heavy Truck | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 Heavy Truck | 1 | 0 |
See all Volvo Heavy Truck problems by year, every Volvo model, or the Volvo VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Volvo Heavy Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Heavy Truck model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.