2001 Volvo VN610 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2003 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VN610 years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo VN610. That ranks 5th out of 5 VN610 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Volvo VN610 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 Volvo VN610 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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

  • Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.
  • Sleeper berth fires (PE01040) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 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 states that slack from transmission was getting worse. *yh

Power Train · received Aug 15, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 565071

Other Volvo VN610 years

← 2000 VN610

YearComplaintsRecalls
200110
2000 VN610180
1999 VN610210
1998 VN610590
1997 VN61030

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo VN610?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VN610?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.