Volvo VN years to avoid
No model year of the Volvo VN stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Volvo VN years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Volvo VN complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Volvo VN problems
All model years combined.
- Suspension14
- Electrical11
- Transmission8
- Steering7
- Body7
- Engine6
- Tires5
- Brakes4
- Lights3
- Visibility2
- Wheels1
- Seat belts1
Volvo VN problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | 2 | Seat belts | 7 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | - | 3 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | - | 6 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | - | 2 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2014 | - | 2 | Body | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2013 | - | 1 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 2 | Tires | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 2 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | - | 3 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | - | 2 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2005 | - | 2 | Lights | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2003 | - | 3 | Locks | 4 | 1 | ||
| 2001 | - | 1 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 5 | Body | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 7 | Suspension | 5 | 0 | ||
| 1998 | - | 8 | Suspension | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 47
Questions about the Volvo VN
What years of the Volvo VN should you avoid?
No single model year of the Volvo VN has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Volvo VN?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Volvo VN?
Suspension, with 14 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (11) and transmission (8).
How many recalls does the Volvo VN have?
47 recalls between 1996 and 2024. The 2023 model year has the most, with 9.
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