AI Damage2018 VAN Hool CX35: common problems
The maker issued 37 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 37
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA.
- On the above-mentioned vehicles, it is possible that the installation of the FMCSA decal has been omitted
Verification is necessary in order that the decal is present in accordance with the requirements of FMCSA
- The control arms of the front and trailing axles are equipped with a flexible ball-joint at the chassis side
Van Hool has several suppliers for the repair kit of this flexible ball-joint. All of the repair kits contain a flexible ball-joint, a spacer and a snap ring. Due to not equal thickness of the spacer in the different…
- The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to…
The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you that VDL Van Hool has gradually switched over to other components for the front axle steering system. This switch-over has been cut into production as from units…
- Mobile column lifts raise the vehicle under the wheels
This service bulletin is a reminder about the usage of mobile column lifts when lifting a complete vehicle.
- INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of…
INTRODUCTION The purpose of this service bulletin is to inform you about the removal and installation of Raufoss line fittings
- TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must…
TO CHECK EMERGENCY SIDE WINDOW OPERATION To ensure trouble-free operation, the emergency side windows must be checked on a regular basis. This will allow you to confirm the proper operation of the emergency exit handle…
- This service bulletin provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the radiator of the…
This service bulletin provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install the radiator of the engine cooling system.
- VDL Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in combination with Collision Mitigation System…
VDL Van Hool has released Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) in combination with Collision Mitigation System (CMS) as an option for above mentioned vehicles. This work procedure gives step-by-step instructions how to…
- This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so…
This service bulletin provides you with information about the location of emergency side window decals so that the vehicle meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
- Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the…
Van Hool recently changed-over in production to a “longer” articulation shaft (VH11717611) to fasten the wheel-suspension arms to the steering knuckle carrier/hub carrier. Field experience has shown that this…
- SERVICE INFORMATION
Compressed-air brake system functional check - The tests laid out in this bulletin are designed to identify the cause(s) of a sluggish performance and/or leaks in the system. The tests give you a general idea of the…
NHTSA lists 37 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 VAN Hool CX35?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 37 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 VAN Hool CX35?
NHTSA lists 37 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 VAN Hool CX35 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2018 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.