2003 Volvo VH Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VH years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Volvo VH. That ranks 2nd out of 7 VH model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, air (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Volvo VH problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Air1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Air1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2003 Volvo VH recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Volvo VH.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

2003 volvo conventional, unit 1 was stopped on the shoulder with overheated on the trailer. The heat caused the tires to ignite which in turn caused the trailer to ignite. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0327-89)*jb

Service Brakes, Air · received Sep 22, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10357553

Other Volvo VH years

2004 VH →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2011 VH00
2010 VH00
2009 VH00
2006 VH21
2005 VH01
2004 VH01
200310

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo VH?

Owners most often report service brakes, air problems. The top one, service brakes, air, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Volvo VH?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Volvo VH a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VH model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.