Volvo VNL64T Problems by Year
Volvo VNL64T years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VNL64T 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 VNL64T: 63 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 VNL64T: 45 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 VNL64T: 11 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 VNL64T problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 99 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Power Train | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Volvo VNL64T problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1998: suspension (51)
All Volvo VNL64T model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 VNL64T | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2001 VNL64T | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 VNL64T | 11 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 1999 VNL64T | 45 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 VNL64T | 63 | 0 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo VNL64T years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1998 (63), 1999 (45) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VNL64T 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 VNL64T?
Suspension, with 99 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo VNL64T have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.