1999 Volvo VNL770 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo VNL770 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo VNL770. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by steering (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Suspension4 80%
- Steering2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Interior lighting1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Also reported: Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Suspension: “Consumer states in the last couple of months vehicle wanders to the left and right, consumer has contacted the manufacturer but they do not seem to have any answers, which also has an alignment problem, also the entire cab and sleeper is set off to the right almost 1/2 inch which has been worked on four times dealer replaced the two center shocks on back of sleeper.”
NHTSA complaint #561941, filed 2001-07Steering: “1999 Volvo VNL770, vehicle went to the left side of the road and stuck a guardrail and turned over on its side. The consumer stated the he had a steering issue which caused a crash. Ohio traffic report # 10-0291-89. Updated 05/03/10 updated 06/09/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10321964, filed 2010-03Transmission and drivetrain: “Consumer states truck is having tire wear, alignment, and u-bolt problems, tire cupping is a problem which reduces the wear and the right side is usually the side that loses alignment, there is a small vibration in the rear end of vehicle, consumer states the u-bolts were undersized and were replaced with larger bolts, also the wheel bearings have been replaced, also there is an air leak even when the engine is off and no on can locate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #565356, filed 2002-05Brakes: “Consumer states while driving the engine shut off, the fuel injectors needed to be replaced as well as the fuel sending unit, consumer states the fuel injectors went out twice, detroit diesel paid for the injectors.”
NHTSA complaint #565060, filed 2001-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Volvo VNL770 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, 2023Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical…. 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 VNL770
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Volvo VNL770 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo VNL770 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Volvo VNL770 is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1999 Volvo VNL770 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 30, 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.