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Volvo VNLModel year report

2014 Volvo VNL Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
100,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
12campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Volvo VNL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volvo VNL. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and other or unknown (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 145 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 18 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.

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2014 Volvo VNL. While driving at a low speed, the contact noticed coolant leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the grill was bent from the continual opening and closing of the hood. The dealer diagnosed that a valve and the grill needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the grill was never properly attached. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 390,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10883580, filed 2016-07, 390,000 miles

Fuel system: “On the first day I took this brand new 2014 Volvo VNL sleeper truck off the lot the def system failed and shut my truck down I was barely able to get it back to the dealer's. Massive drive line vibration also felt but dealer could not figure out the problem six months later transmission failure. I also suffered 3 of 8 shock failure truck was floating and swaying in high winds very dangerous. The alternator failed six months later no warning starting over charging I was going through the system check and detected it before it blew an ECM. …”

NHTSA complaint #10595377, filed 2014-06, 200 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2014 Volvo VNL. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drag link in the steering needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 229,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10782917, filed 2015-10, 229,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 229,000 miles.

40%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10020%100–15040%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014320152016201720202023
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 12 recalls for the 2014 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. 145 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 145 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 2014 Volvo VNL have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2014 Volvo VNL as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Volvo VNL is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.

Has the 2014 Volvo VNL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 12 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 2014 Volvo VNL reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 229,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.