Volvo Volvo Truck Problems by Year
Volvo Volvo Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Volvo Truck year: 1995, 1998, 1999. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Volvo Truck: 13 complaints, 3 recalls
- 1999 Volvo Truck: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 1995 Volvo Truck: 10 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2002 Volvo Truck: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 Volvo Truck: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2001 Volvo Truck: 3 complaints, 1 recall
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 Volvo Truck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 25 | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo Volvo Truck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Air | |
| 2001 Volvo Truck | 3 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Volvo Truck | 7 | 2 | — | Steering | |
| 1999 Volvo Truck | 12 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Volvo Truck | 13 | 3 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1997 Volvo Truck | 3 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 1996 Volvo Truck | 5 | 3 | — | Suspension | |
| 1995 Volvo Truck | 10 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo Volvo Truck years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (10), 1998 (13), 1999 (12) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Volvo Truck 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 Volvo Truck?
Suspension, with 25 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo Volvo Truck have?
5 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.