2001 Volvo VN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN years
- Not enough data 16th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo VN. That ranks 16th out of 32 VN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Volvo VN recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Power train:axle assembly
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the forward and/or rear drive axle upper axle seat can break allowing the axle to shift out of alignment.
Risk: This could result in a loss of axle stability increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the upper axle seat for a certain date code that is stamped on the part, and those axles will be replaced. Owner notification began march 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time 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
- Hood strut failure (PE05058) — opened Nov 3, 2005, closed Feb 24, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Hood struts on volvo semi tractors are of inferior design. The struts control hood opening and act as a stop to keep the hood from falling all the way forward. The ends of the struts break off. This particular truck had one broken strut. When i opened the hood the other strut broke. The hood opened…
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 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 VN | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 VN | 9 | 5 |
| 1998 VN | 9 | 6 |
| 1997 VN | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 VN | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo VN?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VN?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.