Volvo VAH Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1 owner complaint and 20 safety recalls on file for the Volvo VAH, across 20 model years (2007–2026). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Volvo VAH years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VAH model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2023 VAH: 1 complaint, 4 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 VAH problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo VAH model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 VAH | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2025 VAH | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 VAH | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2023 VAH | 1 | 4 | — | Power Train | |
| 2022 VAH | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2021 VAH | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2020 VAH | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2019 VAH | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2018 VAH | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 VAH | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2016 VAH | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2015 VAH | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2014 VAH | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2013 VAH | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2012 VAH | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2011 VAH | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2010 VAH | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 VAH | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 VAH | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 VAH | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo VAH years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (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 VAH?
Power Train, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo VAH have?
20 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.