Volvo Volvo Truck Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 52 consumer complaints across the 6 model years of the Volvo Volvo Truck (1994–2000) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 13. Across all years, the part named most often is suspension (25 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Volvo Truck model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | — | 2 | 43 | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 12 | — | 1 | 40 | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 13 | 65,000 | 3 | 40 | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 5 | — | 3 | 40 | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 10 | — | 1 | 39 | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 5 | 173,000 | 1 | 39 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Suspension25 41%
- Electrical system9 15%
- Brakes6 9.8%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 8.2%
- Steering5 8.2%
- Engine cooling5 8.2%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)3 4.9%
- Tires3 4.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1999: “The truck is leaning to the left side.>the truck has premature steer tire wear on the right side.>the truck has extensive shaking in the steering wheel what caused >replacement of two windshields.>the truck looses wheel alignment.>my biggest concern is that a Volvo gmc truck of chicago determined that>the truck has been involved in an accident. (I have invoice to prove it)>”
NHTSA complaint #740566, filed 2001-022000: “2000 Volvo conventional. Unit #1 was eastbound in far right lane. Unit #1 experienced blow-out on the forward drive axle, tandem, on passenger side of cab, causing damage to fuel tank, fiberglass body, and mud flap assembly. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0401-90)”
NHTSA complaint #10415938, filed 2011-071996: “The vehicle has had unusual tracking inconsistencies since new, the rear axle tires have worn out prematurely and the vehicle has been grabbing while driving down the highway, the rear of the vehicle is not in line with the front and the pins which hold the leaf springs together were never installed from the factory. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560652, filed 2001-04Other Volvo models
1,533 complaintsVolvo S60
1,264 complaintsVolvo S80
953 complaintsVolvo V70
922 complaintsVolvo XC60
656 complaintsVolvo S70
584 complaintsVolvo 850
566 complaintsVolvo S40
491 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology