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2004 Volvo VNL Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
2,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Volvo VNL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Volvo VNL. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and tires (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the connection, 1 NHTSA investigation and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 15 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Steering: “Drag link came loose while our driver was pulling a load on interstate 81. He lost all steering and drove into a guardrail. The total costs for repairs to us was $17,022.93. The tractor had just been served and the drag link appeared fine at that time. We have noticed them failing in the past and changed them regularly.”

NHTSA complaint #10292527, filed 2009-11

Engine cooling: “My Volvo truck started having low power problem after a certified Volvo dealer replaced copper cups on it. To fix that problem, I took the truck to another certified Volvo dealer, who replaced EGR valve,which was under warranty. According to them, it was supposed to resolve the problem, but it did not. It still had low power. I brought it back to them. After testing it for the second time, they said that copper cups were the problem and suggested me to take it back to the dealer who fixed them. I followed their advice and for the second time took it back to the first dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10265699, filed 2009-04

Tires: “There were two recapped tires placed on the rear-extended lift axle of a dump truck. While driving 55 MPH one tire blew out, and the other tire separated while carrying a load. Upon speaking with the retailer they referred the consumer to the wholesaler. Neither claimed responsibility, and referred her to j.p. Burns who was a recapping specialist in new york.”

NHTSA complaint #10119236, filed 2005-04

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 2,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2004200520093
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 2004 Volvo VNL → · 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. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 69 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo VNL

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20188149,7105———Not enough data
20161230,0006———Not enough data
2015550,0009———Not enough data
20148100,00012———Not enough data
20137207,00014———Not enough data
20125118,39014———Not enough data
200715110,0009———Falling
20067170,0007———Not enough data
20056350,0006———Not enough data
200452,0006———Not enough data
200010—4———Not enough data
199911—5———Not enough data
19988400,0005———Not enough data

All Volvo VNL model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Volvo VNL have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Volvo VNL as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Volvo VNL is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2004 Volvo VNL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Volvo VNL reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 2,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.