2007 Volvo VNL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Volvo VNL, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo VNL. The contact stated that the brake chambers caught fire while the vehicle was in motion. The fire department extinguished the fire and there were no injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified and is investigating the issue. The contact has not received any reimbursement. The dealer has not returned his calls or emails. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03-27-09 updated 03/31/09. The consumer stated the brake chambers leaked air slightly. Updated 04/01/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10257545, filed 2009-02, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V030000Jan 27, 2009Volvo trucks is recalling 366 my 2006-2009 vnl trucks equipped with super single tires, bendix brake cam tubes, and volvo air suspension. The vibration…Covers: Volvo VNL 2006–2009
Related service bulletins
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10213514May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10030847Aug 1, 2009Volvo: brake cam tube reinforcement with super single wheels/tires and arvin meritor brakes. A rear brake s cam tube support bracket kit has been designed for specific vehicles…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Volvo VNL
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Volvo VNL
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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