2004 Volvo VHD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VHD years
- Not enough data 1st of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo VHD. That is the most of any VHD model year in the database (29 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,612 miles. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo VHD 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 | 33% | 3,612 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 75,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volvo VHD recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
Seat belts
Problem: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
Risk: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
Risk: If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Wheels
Problem: On certain trucks, the wheel spacer may become distorted from heat which potentially could lead to a loss of clamp that may result in loose wheel nuts.
Risk: If the wheel nuts loosen for any reason, damage to the wheel studs and wheel may occur, and may lead to a complete separation of the wheels from the truck which could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wheel spacers and the wheel equipment (wheels,studs, and hub) will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2006. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with d12d engines, the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) cooler inlet pipes or the pipes that connect the egr valves to the cooler may crack or break.
Risk: If the pipes or the cooler inlet pipes fail and are left untreated, the air cleaner and inner fender may be subject to hot exhaust gases, which could lead to a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the egr cooler pipes as required and install a heat shield free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on february 17, 2006, to advise on precautions that the owner can take until parts become available. Owners are being notified starting march 3, 2006, that parts are now available. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.
Risk: If this occurs, excessive heat and smoke could result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. Phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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
- Inoperable tail lights (PE06054) — opened Nov 16, 2006, closed Feb 7, 2007.
- Disc wheel spacers for aluminum wheels (PE06013) — opened Mar 16, 2006, closed Jun 20, 2006, led to recall 06V213000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1. A tri axle truck owned by dahn tibbett and manufactured by volvo model vhd-84f was involved in three separate failures of the wheel studs which are part of the rear wheel hub assembly. The referenced truck was used on paved roadway hauling of sand, loam and aggregate material. All hauling was…
On may 9th, we purchased a new volvo v 40 station wagon from putnam volvo in burlingame, california. On may 17 2004 this brand new car stalled dead while moving forward in traffic, a week after it was purchased. We called the dealership and they blew us off and said they had never heard of such a…
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Other Volvo VHD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 VHD | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 VHD | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 VHD | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 VHD | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 VHD | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 VHD | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 VHD | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 VHD | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 VHD | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 VHD | 2 | 10 |
| 2007 VHD | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 VHD | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 VHD | 3 | 11 |
| 2002 VHD | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 VHD | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 VHD | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 VHD | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo VHD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, visibility problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo VHD?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Volvo VHD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VHD model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.