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1999 Volvo VN Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo VN (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo VN. The part named most often is suspension, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by steering (4) and electrical system (2). Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 88 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the tie rod assembly, 2 NHTSA investigations and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Tires (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “Vehicle,(vn700 series), is experiencing problems with the wiring harness under dash. Also, consumer started out replacing the u bolts, front shocks, tires, drag arm, and leaf springs. There has been excessive tire wear which cause a vibration resulting in numbness of consumers arms and hands. The vehicle is hard to steer, leans to one side and does not level out.”

NHTSA complaint #565152, filed 2001-08

Steering: “Consumer stated the right steer wheel seal, sleeper heater valve, window motor, overhead cabinet, foot valve, cab blower motor, suspension leveling valve, steering column were replaced, the interrupt switch was bad.”

NHTSA complaint #8007904, filed 2002-04

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

1999200020013200220032010
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1999 Volvo VN → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 88 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 88 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo VN

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20206145,9802———Not enough data
20005150,0002———Not enough data
19999—5———Not enough data
19989—6———Not enough data

All Volvo VN model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Volvo VN have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo VN as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Volvo VN is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by steering with 4.

Has the 1999 Volvo VN been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.