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Volvo VNLModel year report

2007 Volvo VNL Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
110,000miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Volvo VNL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo VNL. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and steering (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 87 technical service bulletins for this model year. Exterior lighting complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 3 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.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Volvo vnl64t truck. While inspecting the vehicle he notice the headlights covers was deteriorating and the plastic was flogged. The covers deteriorating reduces visibility for the drivers. The vehicle has not been repaired. He has contact the dealer and was told there were no recall. The cost per the dealer would be over $600. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 186,221. Vwb”

NHTSA complaint #10339074, filed 2010-06, 120,000 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2007 Volvo 780vnl semi heavy duty truck. The engines electrical system shut on and off when the vehicle was in traffic. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, none of the electrical components would function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The mass air flow sensor and the wires that shorten the frame of the truck which the ABS sending unit communicates with each brake system were replaced. The manufacturer was called and advised the contact to call them back in a couple of days. The failure mileage was 354,926.”

NHTSA complaint #10315491, filed 2010-03, 354,946 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2007 Volvo VNL. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel locked and then eased up. While turning the steering wheel to make a left turn, the steering wheel made a clanking sound and the load shifted and relocked. The contact had to forcefully turn the wheel to the right to gain control of the vehicle. The vehicle dragged for 150 feet and the guard rail saved his life. He also stated that the power steering worked intermittently throughout the failure. The dealer and manufacturer stated that they would not provide any information on the defect or the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10197933, filed 2007-07, 24 miles

Body and structure: “The hood bracket cuts through the hood on the passenger side of the truck. This causes the hood to only be secured with one bracket when opening the hood for daily inspections. The hood is only partially secured when operating on roads and highways.”

NHTSA complaint #11329263, filed 2020-06

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 122,000 miles.

33%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 110,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

200720082009201052011201320172020
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

See all 9 recalls for the 2007 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. 87 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 87 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 2007 Volvo VNL have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2007 Volvo VNL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Volvo VNL is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2007 Volvo VNL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 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 2007 Volvo VNL reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 122,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.