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1997 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1997 Volvo VN. It is covered by 9 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 15, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Volvo VN has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

1997 Volvo VN 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

Other: labels

Recall 02V-310 · Nov 15, 2002 · 91 vehicles

Risk. WHEN OPERATING BOBTAIL WITH FULL FUEL TANKS AND TWO OCCUPANTS WITH AN ALLOWANCE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, THE ACTUAL GROSS AXLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED THE STATED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 01V-093 · Mar 22, 2001 · 1,577 vehicles

Risk. WHEN OPERATING THE TRUCK "BOBTAIL" WITH FULL FUEL TANKS AND TWO OCCUPANTS WITH AN ALLOWANCE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, THE ACTUAL GROSS AXLE WEIGHT MAY EXCEED…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 98V-092 · May 4, 1998 · 2,329 vehicles

Risk. IF THESE LIGHTS FAIL, A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WOULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall 97V-127 · Aug 18, 1997 · 278 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WHEELS LOCKED UP, THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 97V-121 · Aug 4, 1997 · 3,272 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER WILL BE REDUCED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Manual transmission: column shift assembly

Recall 97V-033 · Mar 3, 1997 · 1,035 vehicles

Risk. IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME A HAZARD OR OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1997 vs. every other VN 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 VN median. How we score

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  • Caution
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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 Volvo VN, and the recalls they led to.

  1. U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIEEA01011 · closed Jul 30, 2002
    No recall

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