1999 Volvo VN610 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN610 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo VN610. That ranks 2nd out of 5 VN610 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (10 complaints, 48%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Volvo VN610 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 | 10 | 48% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | 501,493 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo VN610 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Volvo VN610.
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
- Steering binding (EA04016) — opened Jun 24, 2004, closed Mar 31, 2005.
- Steering binding (PE04014) — opened Feb 5, 2004, closed Jun 24, 2004.
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Owner reports that ball socket on drag link separated creating a loss of steering. Vehicle departed right side of roadway and came to rest in a swamp. Owner reports vehicle mileage at just over 501,000. Routine inspects failed to reveal any indication of impending failure. This ball socket was not…
Poor tire tread wear - tread fails after 60000 miles. Wheel alignment good, perhaps springs too weak. Steer axle appears heavy - bobtail weight 12,180 lbs. Vehicle equipped with cummins n-14 engine. *ak
Consumer called complaining about having problem with electrical system on the dash board. Also stated that while driving the vehicle dash board loses power. Dealer was contacted on three different occasions and have not been able to find the problem. Ts
Consumer complains of his vehicle having a heavy front axle. Volvo says there is no problem. *jg
Vehicle has no power, it rattles, is falling apart and needed a new transmission. *jg
Other Volvo VN610 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 VN610 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 VN610 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 VN610 | 59 | 0 |
| 1997 VN610 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo VN610?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo VN610?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Volvo VN610 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN610 model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.