1999 Volvo Volvo Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volvo Truck years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Volvo Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 58%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 7 | 58% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls (1)
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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering binding (EA04016) — opened Jun 24, 2004, closed Mar 31, 2005.
- Steering binding (PE04014) — opened Feb 5, 2004, closed Jun 24, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the vehicle's left steering arm came apart. The vehicle then drifted into the wall and came to rest. The vehicle sustained damage. It was determined that the steering arm was improperly maintained (ohio traffic crash report). *mr *nm
The average miles the consumer gets out of a set of steering tires are: 1st set-85k, 2nd set-100k, and is now on the 3rd set of tires. (volvo trucks of north america/model-ungio) scc
Consumer states that steer axle tires are experiencing excessive wear, the left side front ubolt failed and caused damage to the inner sidewall of a tire. *slc
Consumer stated that the truck was in an accident due to center pin sheered off and u-bolt was missing, however the dealer stated it was due to impact of jackknife. *yh
Consumer owns four of these trucks, they are experiencing steer tire wear and problems with alignment, on one of the vehicles the left tire broke causing a fuel spill, two of the vehicles had tire blowouts, consumer also stated everything inside tire broke, consumer also states there were…
Other Volvo Volvo Truck years
← 1998 Volvo Truck · 2000 Volvo Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Truck | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Volvo Truck | 7 | 2 |
| 1999 | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 Volvo Truck | 13 | 3 |
| 1997 Volvo Truck | 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 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Owners most often report suspension, steering, visibility problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 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 1999 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 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.