AI DamageVolvo VN: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo VN across 12 model years: 0 owner complaints and 579 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 662 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 574 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 290 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 286 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 247 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 141 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 137 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 105 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 33 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- 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.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in…
- The ELD connected to the RP1226 connector in the truck remains powered on always
- This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box…
- Volvo Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“MY”) 2017-2018 13L Turbo…
- The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of DTC P107B86…
- If you have received this document, it is because one or more of the following Faults has been active for…
- Emissions _ EC0039 MST21 Failure to Detect P20EE
- CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear
- CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
- SC - Volvo Trucks has determined that a select group of trucks were built with an AHI Module fuel pressure…
- Emissions - Volvo Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“MY”) 2017-2018…
- CBR - It has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings…
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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.