2005 Volvo VN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN years
- Not enough data 8th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Volvo VN. That ranks 8th out of 32 VN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Volvo VN recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Suspension
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Risk: This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 26, 2005. Owners may 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
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding (RQ11001) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Jan 20, 2012.
- Drag Link Failure (EA09003) — opened Jan 15, 2009, closed Jul 6, 2010, led to recall 10V282000.
- Drag link failure (PE08053) — opened Sep 12, 2008, closed Jan 15, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The volvo vn heavy duty trucks have a low beam lighting system that is totally inadequate. These lights are much too dim and when the dealerships are confronted with this, they only want to sell an entire new lighting unit. No one seems to know what the problem is and the company seems to be using…
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo vn. The tractor trailers did not have circuit breakers which caused the fuse to blow and the brake light not to illuminate. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The mileage was unknown. *ak
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 | 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 VN | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo VN?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Volvo VN?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.