Volvo VN610 Problems by Year
Volvo VN610 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VN610 year: 1998, 1999. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 VN610: 59 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 VN610: 21 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 VN610: 18 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo VN610 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 59 | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 3 | 4 |
| Power Train | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo VN610 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 VN610 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 VN610 | 18 | 0 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 VN610 | 21 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 VN610 | 59 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 VN610 | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo VN610 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (59), 1999 (21) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VN610 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo VN610?
Suspension, with 59 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo VN610 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.