AI Damage1997 Volvo Volvo Truck: common problems
Owners of the 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- Suspension: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 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.
Vehicle is experiencing problems with vibration and the bolt holes in the spring hangers are too big and one of the u-bolts are misaligned.
Vehicle had a defective engine and while driving the consumer experienced a loss of steering, the consumer received the vehicle back with numerous damages after the repairs were made and none of the repairs were covered by warranty.
Steer tires worn out prematurely. Plus excessive vibrations between 35 & 50 mph.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Volvo Truck has 8 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (67%), steering or power steering problems (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck?
NHTSA lists 0 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 1997 Volvo Volvo Truck 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 1997 models
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.