2016 Volvo VNL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Volvo VNL, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 2016 Volvo VNL. While driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle shook violently. While driving in the rain, the vehicle independently veered to the left. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on three separate occasions to diagnose and repair the issue; however, the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 5,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10853273, filed 2016-04, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V097000Feb 17, 2016DO NOT DRIVEVolvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016…Covers: Volvo VNL 2016–2017, VNM 2016–2017
- 17V536000Aug 29, 2017Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The…Covers: Volvo VNL 2016, VNM 2016
Related service bulletins
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10142796Jun 14, 2018Volvo Chassis - VN Models Equipped With Bendix Brakes, Bendix S-Cam On Steer Axle - Excessive Brake Noise; Diagnosis And Repair Information; FSB 514-001, Brake S-Cam, Replacement…
- 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…
- 10078752May 12, 2016One piece steering shaft, replacement recall
- 10110232Apr 29, 2016The bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft at the junction block may not properly secure the upper steering shaft. Also the roll pin that secures…
- 10078551Apr 29, 2016The bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft at the junction block may not properly secure the upper steering shaft. Also the roll pin that secures…
- 10110231Apr 21, 2016The draglink rod boot may be compromised and enable dirt/water to contaminate the draglink rod ball socket on some VOLVO VN trucks equipped with a sealed Uresko draglink rod. If…
- 10078546Apr 21, 2016The draglink rod boot may be compromised and enable dirt/water to contaminate the draglink rod ball socket on some volvo vn trucks equipped with a sealed uresko draglink rod. If…
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 2016 Volvo VNL
7 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volvo VNL
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.
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