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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1999 Volvo VN Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
22%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Volvo VN, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2000120%
1999222%
1998333%

Other parts of the 1999 Volvo VN

Suspension
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo VN

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology