1995 Volvo Volvo Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 27, 2002 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Volvo Truck years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Volvo Volvo Truck. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Volvo Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 30%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 1995 Volvo Volvo Truck problems

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

Electrical System3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Suspension2
Parking Brake1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Air1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System330%———
Engine and Engine Cooling220%———
Suspension220%———
Parking Brake110%———
Power Train110%———
Service Brakes, Air110%———
Steering110%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 7 complaints
2001: 3200132002: 720027

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fanApr 13, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V078000 · 382 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks assembled by either volvo gm heavy truck corporation or volvo trucks north america, inc., and with a 2,100 rpm detroit series 60 engine, and a 32 inch, 8 blade kysor engine cooling fan. The blades may separate from the engine cooling fan assembly during fan operation and full engine rpm.

Risk: This condition poses a hazard to anyone working or standing in the area of the engine cooling fan without warning when the hood is open.

Fix: Dealers will replace the factory installed engine cooling fan.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1995 wia64tes model. Experienced problems with getting truck to stop. Brake pedal was rising easily. Brake valve was replaced, now tractor is too low, however brakes working. Spoke with warranty dept. But not willing to do anything. *tt

Service Brakes, Air · received May 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565900

1995 wia model. Consumer experiencing white smoke and loss of power and coolant. Consumer also states that the valve failed, there were 4 oil leaks and the turbo failed. Dealer replaced head gasket and piston skirt. Tractor is under warranty, however consumer had to pay for repairs. *tt

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565377

Consumer states the alternator was replaced 6 times. *tt

Electrical System · received May 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565932

Volvo wia64tes 1998 - consumer experiencing problems with the wiring harness under the dash. *tt

Electrical System · received May 9, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565622

Consumer states 1995 wia model equipped with detroit 12.7 engine piston prematurely failed. *tt

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 8, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 565668

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Volvo Volvo Truck?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Volvo Volvo Truck?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1995 Volvo Volvo Truck a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Volvo Truck model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.