1996 Volvo VN Problems: 2 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1996 Volvo VN problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Suspension
2
Steering
1

Problems by type

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Suspension
2
Steering
1

Recalls 1

Power train: manual transmission: column shift assemblyReported March 3, 1997 · 1,035 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
Risk: If the shift lever fails, the transmission cannot be shifted and the vehicle can become a hazard or obstruction to other drivers.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.

Recall number 97V033000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1996 Volvo VN

Defect investigations

U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblieOpened April 18, 2001, closed July 30, 2002

EA01011

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Volvo VN 81

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Apr 12, 2023 Service bulletinCBR: Volvo Chassis
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinWarranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletin(Back Office)
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinDTC U012100
Jun 21, 2022 Service bulletinProgramming Failure
Jun 17, 2022 Service bulletinAMT Control Housing Bench Testing
Jun 15, 2022 Service bulletinVolvo Chassis
Jun 7, 2022 Service bulletinVolvo Chassis
Jun 6, 2022 Service bulletinUnable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data...
Jun 3, 2022 Service bulletinTemperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide

See all 81 bulletins for the 1996 Volvo VN

What 1996 Volvo VN owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Suspension · KS

Consumer experiencing u-bolt problem, right side steer tires vibrate and the alignment is bad.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · OK

Vehicle has problems with the dash, one panel had to be replaced.

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Questions about the 1996 Volvo VN

Is the 1996 Volvo VN reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1996 Volvo VN, close to a typical VN model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 Volvo VN?

Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 Volvo VN have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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1996 Volvo VN problems