AI DamageVolvo Vnl64t: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo Vnl64t across 5 model years: 123 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 80% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 7% of all complaints
- 4 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 4% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 4% of all complaints
- Suspension: 99 complaints (80% of all).
- Electrical system: 9 complaints (7% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 9 complaints (7% of all).
- Steering: 9 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 7 complaints (6% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 123 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 99 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 68 mph on a dry 4 lane highway, the driver attempted to change lanes to the left, and there was no reaction from the steering. The steering wheel was able to be turned, but the vehicle did not respond at all.
Tl contact owns a 2004 volvo vnl64t. While driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control on he turned the steering wheel to the right but the vehicle would not turn. When he applied pressure to the brake pedal in order to release the cruise control, immediately the vehicle turned sharply towards the right.
The dealer refused to honor the recall for the front tie rod, the dealer stated the tires were the wrong size.
There was a brake problem with the vehicle. It was stated there was not a problem. The had frozen up on different occasions. (jonathon deaton on behalf of food lion inc and driver.) the consumer stated that volvo changed the dryer in the line going to the wet tank, and has changed the relay valve going to the wheel…
Consumer states the truck was delivered with alignment problems, the steer tires were wearing badly and an alignment was needed, after about 60,000 miles the truck developed a shimmy in the front end and the right steer tire started cupping, the steer tires had to be shaved, the wheel bearings were adjusted and…
Consumer states that turn signal indicator light was operating intermittently, volvo service replaced the bulb, but after that, the diagnostic display had lines throughout obscuring the information.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- 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.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Other models of this make
Read also
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 2026-11-05.