1999 Volvo VN610 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 48%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volvo VN610, 48% of the 21 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle has a vibration problem at 1500 RPM where the dash shakes violently between 5th and 6th gear. The vibration is possibly caused by premature steer tire wear. The steer tires were cupped on the inside edges. Also, various lights and gauges in the dash were inoperative. They have been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #565035, filed 2001-08“Poor tire tread wear - tread fails after 60000 miles. Wheel alignment good, perhaps springs too weak. Steer axle appears heavy - bobtail weight 12,180 lbs. Vehicle equipped with cummins n-14 engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10007133, filed 2003-02“Vehicle is experiencing premature steer tire wear. Has had problems with the front end and is on 2nd set of tires. They are wearing on the left side, bushings also needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #565637, filed 2002-05“Consumer stated truck experienced u-bolt problems. . The truck also experienced wiring harness problems under the dash. Consumer listed numerous trucks with spring bolt problems.”
NHTSA complaint #565095, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10241906Aug 14, 2023TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo VN610
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo VN610
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.
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