1997 Volvo Volvo Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volvo Truck years
- Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck. That ranks 6th out of 8 Volvo Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with caterpillar 3116 mechanically unit injected diesel engines. The governor of the engine controls the unit injector fueling by way of a control assembly. In this assembly, a link to the governor is joined to the control rod using a rivet. This rivet can loosen and then wear resulting in engine speed instability.
Risk: If not identified and corrected, engine speed control could be lost due to rivet disengagement.
Fix: Caterpillar is conducting the notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will inspect the control assembly and replaced if necessary.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
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.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with vibration and the bolt holes in the spring hangers are too big and one of the u-bolts are misaligned. *jg *dt
Vehicle had a defective engine and while driving the consumer experienced a loss of steering, the consumer received the vehicle back with numerous damages after the repairs were made and none of the repairs were covered by warranty. *slc
Steer tires worn out prematurely. Plus excessive vibrations between 35 & 50 mph.
Other Volvo Volvo Truck years
← 1996 Volvo Truck · 1998 Volvo Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Truck | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Truck | 7 | 2 |
| 1999 Volvo Truck | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 Volvo Truck | 13 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 Volvo Truck | 5 | 3 |
| 1995 Volvo Truck | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.