2006 Volvo VNL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Volvo VNL, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Russo trucking, corp. Owns two Volvo trucks with major steering and front axle problems, which Volvo trucks of north america and the dealer nextran truck center at pompano beach, fl seems that can't fix, we have taken our trucks to try to fix the problem to several places, and nobody has been able to fix it, we are afraid that our Volvo trucks can cause an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166260, filed 2006-08“Was driving north on interstate 95 at 55 MPH, went to turn wheel on curve, and had complete loss of steering. Wheel turned, but wheels stayed straight. Was surrounded by at least 10 other vehicles who were able to move out of the way. I then ran off side of road into ditch with trailer attached carrying 40,000 pounds was stuck in the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10914433, filed 2016-10Related 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 2006 Volvo VNL
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Volvo VNL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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