1996 Volvo VN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN years
- Not enough data 8th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo VN. That ranks 8th out of 32 VN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Volvo VN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Volvo VN recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission:column shift assembly
Problem: The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
Risk: If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
Fix: Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.
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
- U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie (EA01011) — opened Apr 18, 2001, closed Jul 30, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer experiencing u-bolt problem, right side steer tires vibrate and the alignment is bad. *yh
Vehicle has problems with the dash, one panel had to be replaced. *jg
Other Volvo VN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 VN | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 VN | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 VN | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 VN | 2 | 7 |
| 2023 VN | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 VN | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 VN | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 VN | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 VN | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 VN | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 VN | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 VN | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 VN | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 VN | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 VN | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 VN | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 VN | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 VN | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 VN | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 VN | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 VN | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 VN | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 VN | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 VN | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 VN | 3 | 4 |
| 2002 VN | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 VN | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 VN | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 VN | 9 | 5 |
| 1998 VN | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 VN | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Volvo VN?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Volvo VN?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Volvo VN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.