2005 Volvo VT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT years
- Not enough data 4th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2005 Volvo VT so far. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2005 Volvo VT recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
Risk: If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
Fix: Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, the circuit protection (i.e. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
Risk: If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Suspension
Problem: On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Risk: This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 26, 2005. Owners may 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
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding (RQ11001) — opened May 23, 2011, closed Jan 20, 2012.
Other Volvo VT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 VT | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 VT | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 VT | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 VT | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 VT | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 VT | 1 | 9 |
| 2006 VT | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 VT | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 VT | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo VT?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Volvo VT?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Volvo VT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.