2007 Volvo VNL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Volvo VNL, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24 miles. 2 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.
“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“The contact owns a 2007 Volvo VNL truck. The contact was driving 20 MPH when he lost control of steering and crashed into a pole. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the drag link. The drag link separated from the fire wall. The drag link and the tie rod was replaced. A police report was filed (oklahoma state police report number: am02905-11). The failure and the current mileage was 507,648.”
NHTSA complaint #10435140, filed 2011-11Related recalls
- 07V323000Jul 24, 2007On certain trucks, the nut used to retain the steering shaft may or may not be a lock nut that has the locking feature. A lock nut is required to provide…Covers: Volvo VNL 2007–2008, VNM 2007–2008, VHD 2007–2008 +1 more
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 2007 Volvo VNL
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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