Volvo VT Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 16 safety recalls on file for the Volvo VT, across 15 model years (2002–2016). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (1). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Volvo VT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VT 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 VT problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo VT model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 VT | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2015 VT | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2014 VT | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2013 VT | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 VT | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2011 VT | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2010 VT | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2009 VT | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2008 VT | 0 | 11 | — | — | |
| 2007 VT | 1 | 9 | — | Visibility | |
| 2006 VT | 1 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 VT | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2004 VT | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2003 VT | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2002 VT | 0 | 0 | — | — |
More from Volvo: all Volvo models · Volvo VIN decoder
Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo VT years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (1), 2007 (1), 2006 (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 VT?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 1 complaint across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Volvo VT have?
16 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.