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2004 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Volvo VN, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 18, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Volvo VN has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

4 recalls

2004 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

Seat belts

Recall 12V-510 · Oct 18, 2012 · 1,496 vehicles

Risk. In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: driveshaft

Recall 04V-405 · Aug 12, 2004 · 4,032 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVE SHAFT COMING LOOSE FROM THE TRANSMISSION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly

Recall 04V-315 · Jul 2, 2004 · 1,374 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH TO RELEASE INADVERTENTLY WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS ENGAGED, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF THE TRAILER.

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

2004 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
  • Solid
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2004 Volvo VN, and the recalls they led to.

  1. INOPERABLE TAIL LIGHTSPE06054 · closed Feb 7, 2007
    No recall
  2. Volvo Sleeper glass de-bondingRQ11001 · closed Jan 20, 2012
    No recall
In owners' words

What VN owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT:HISTORY OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE OF SEMI-TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEEDS OR EVEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR THE TRUCK STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURS THE ENGINE DIES AND LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. SEVERAL TIMES, THE ENGINE STALLED FOR A SECOND AND THEN QUIT. CONSUMER HAD TO…
Complaint 10132045 · Aug 9, 2005 · 5 miles

Own a 2004 VN?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.