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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
1999 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1999 Volvo VN, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2010. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1999 Volvo VN has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
4Steering
2Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Structure
1Equipment
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1999 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.
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Other: labels
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…
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Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER, AND THE COMPACT HEATER WAS IN OPERATION, FUEL WOULD STILL BE SUPPLIED TO THE HEATER CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE…
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Service brakes, air
Risk. WITHOUT SUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE GUIDE PAWL CAP SCREW, THE BRAKES COULD GRADUALLY LOSE ADJUSTMENT, INCREASING THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
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
1999 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
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1999 Volvo VN, and the recalls they led to.
- EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABELLed to recall 01V-093
- U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIENo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
- STEERING BINDINGNo recall
In owners' words
What VN owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT STEER AXLE WHEEL SEAL, ACC DRIVE SEAL, LEFT STEER WHEEL SEAL NEW SEAT VALVE AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED.*JB
THIS IS THE CONSUMERS FATHERS VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT TIRE PROBLEMS AND THE SUSPENSION BOLTS SHEARED OFF,. *SLC
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH. ALSO, CONSUMER STARTED OUT REPLACING THE U BOLTS, FRONT SHOCKS, TIRES, DRAG ARM, AND LEAF SPRINGS. THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WHICH CAUSE A VIBRATION RESULTING IN NUMBNESS OF CONSUMERS ARMS AND HANDS. THE…
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