Volvo VNR Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 17 safety recalls on file for the Volvo VNR, across 8 model years (2018–2025). The 2023 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
Volvo VNR years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VNR model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
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 VNR problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo VNR model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 VNR | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2024 VNR | 0 | 6 | — | — | |
| 2023 VNR | 1 | 3 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2022 VNR | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2021 VNR | 1 | 8 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 VNR | 0 | 8 | — | — | |
| 2019 VNR | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2018 VNR | 0 | 2 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo VNR years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2023 (1), 2021 (1). 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 VNR?
Visibility/wiper, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo VNR have?
17 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.