repaired · 2020 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the…
2005 Volvo VHDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2005 Volvo VHD, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-766 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 30, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Volvo VHD has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
1Suspension
1Visibility
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2005 Volvo VHD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. IF A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, COMPONENTS AND WIRING MAY BE SUBJECT TO OVERHEATING WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Wheels
Risk. IF THE WHEEL NUTS LOOSEN FOR ANY REASON, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL STUDS AND WHEEL MAY OCCUR, AND MAY LEAD TO A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEELS FROM THE TRUCK…
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
Risk. IF THE PIPES OR THE COOLER INLET PIPES FAIL AND ARE LEFT UNTREATED, THE AIR CLEANER AND INNER FENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO HOT EXHAUST GASES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other VHD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VHD median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Volvo VHD, and the recalls they led to.
- DISC WHEEL SPACERS FOR ALUMINUM WHEELSLed to recall 06V-213
In owners' words
What VHD owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY FOLLOWED BY A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BOLT SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO DROP DOWN FROM THE VEHICLE. TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
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