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Volvo VHD problems by year

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the Volvo VHD since 2001, and 61 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
61
Worst year
2003
Model years
2001-2013

Volvo VHD years to avoid

No model year of the Volvo VHD stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volvo VHD years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volvo VHD complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

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How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volvo VHD problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    5
  • Electrical
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Visibility
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1
  • Body
    1

Volvo VHD problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2013-1Electrical60
2008-2Fuel system100
2007-2Engine100
2005-3Suspension60
2004-3Body70
2003-3Electrical110
2001-1Steering100

Recalls 61

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Questions about the Volvo VHD

What years of the Volvo VHD should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volvo VHD has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volvo VHD?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volvo VHD?

Engine, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and wheels (2).

How many recalls does the Volvo VHD have?

61 recalls between 2001 and 2013. The 2012 model year has the most, with 11.

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