1999 Volvo VNL64T Problems
- Complaints
- 45filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo VNL64T (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo VNL64T. The part named most often is suspension, with 40 complaints (89% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and brakes (2). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 30 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Suspension40 89%
- Other or unknown4 8.9%
- Brakes2 4.4%
- Electrical system2 4.4%
- Engine cooling2 4.4%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Consumer stated the lower 12-volt accessory plug on the drivers side in sleeper would continually cause fuses in appliances to fail, however the fuse for the outlet never blew out, dealer serviced vehicle for this problem on 4 occasions and found a frayed wire in october of 1999, however on march 23, 2000 while driving, the sleeper berth contol panel in the area of the faulty outlet caught on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #564870, filed 2002-04Brakes: “There was a brake problem with the vehicle. It was stated there was not a problem. The had frozen up on different occasions. (jonathon deaton on behalf of food lion inc and driver.) the consumer stated that Volvo changed the dryer in the line going to the wet tank, and has changed the relay valve going to the wheel chambers.”
NHTSA complaint #565980, filed 2002-06Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Volvo VNL64T in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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. 30 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10241904Aug 29, 2023Electrical system. CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10241906Aug 14, 2023Suspension. TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10240244Jul 24, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and…. CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215281Jun 21, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022Brakes. DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276Jun 21, 2022Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215265Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring…
- 10215283Jun 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Suspension, Steering. Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215308Jun 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
Other model years of the Volvo VNL64T
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 45 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 63 | 43,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Volvo VNL64T have?
NHTSA recorded 45 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo VNL64T as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Volvo VNL64T is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 40 complaints (89% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.
Has the 1999 Volvo VNL64T been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.