AI DamageVolvo Volvo Truck: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo Volvo Truck across 13 model years: 100 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 47% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 11% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 10% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 9% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 7 Tires 6% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- Suspension: 47 complaints (47% of all).
- Electrical system: 17 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 11 complaints (11% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 10 complaints (10% of all).
- Steering: 9 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 100 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 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 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.
2004 volvo conventional, front steer tire blowout. The consumer stated the truck began to shake violently. Suddenly, the right front steer tire blew out and he lost control of the truck. The driver slammed on the brakes, but was unable to stop. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0138-91) updated 05/13/10
Petition for determination of inconsequential noncompliance. The subject of the letter, is air brake hose tubing products and whether or not, they safe.
Consumer writes in regards to recall issues and consumer has trouble with dealership about doing repairs. According to the invoice, the axle seat, bottom plate, washer, and lock not were all replaced.
2000 volvo conventional. Unit #1 was eastbound in far right lane. Unit #1 experienced blow-out on the forward drive axle, tandem, on passenger side of cab, causing damage to fuel tank, fiberglass body, and mud flap assembly. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0401-90)
1999 volvo semi; unit 2 was traveling eastbound in the driving lane when it lost pieces to it's drive shaft. Unit 1 was traveling eastbound in the driving land when it struck the drive shaft pieces. Unit 1 came to final rest on the south shoulder at the 40 milespost.
1999 volvo conv semi truck. Left rear tractor tire blew apart and damage another vehicle. Ohio traffice report # 10-0542-90. Updated 05/06/10 remailed 05/27/10
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.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
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.