2004 Volvo VNL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 40%of 5 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 steering of the 2004 Volvo VNL, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“West bound on 288. Did my pre trip. I was fully loaded. I was in the middle lane. All of the sudden my steering wheel got light. It did not have any control. The truck started drifting to the right. I tried to steer to the left. The truck did not respond. I started to apply the brakes. I was able to bring the truck to a stop without crashing. I came with in a few inches of the guard rail. The trailer was out in the road. Traffic was coming over a hill and could not see it in time. I had to sit at the top of the hill and divert traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10294908, filed 2009-12Related recalls
- 10V282000Jun 24, 2010Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2001-2006 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured with a trw sealed drag links. Certain factors can exist, which if left…Covers: Volvo VNL 2001–2006, VNM 2001–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10130246Feb 20, 2018Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, I-Shift ) - Error Code 126 Displayed In Premium Tech Tool (PTT ) While Performing The Calibration Procedure…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 25% |
| 2016 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
| 2006 | 3 | 43% |
| 2005 | 4 | 67% |
| 2004 | 2 | 40% |
| 2000 | 2 | 20% |
| 1999 | 2 | 18% |
| 1998 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2004 Volvo VNL
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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