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2017 Volvo VNLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2017 Volvo VNL. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-668 the manufacturer reports only 70% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Lowest repair rate 70%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 25, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Volvo VNL 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.

5 recalls

2017 Volvo VNL 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.

70%repaired · 2020 Q1

Engine: diesel

Recall 18V-668 · Sep 25, 2018 · 3,705 vehicles · 2,598 repaired

Risk. If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

100%repaired · 2018 Q2

Front: hub

Recall 16V-927 · Dec 22, 2016 · 16 vehicles · 16 repaired

Risk. Overloaded front wheel hubs can result in premature failure of the hubs, bearings, and the related components, which can cause the front hub assembly to…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2018 Q2

Service brakes, air

Recall 16V-928 · Dec 22, 2016 · 5,547 vehicles · 4,902 repaired

Risk. If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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99%repaired · 2017 Q3

Steering

Do not drive

Recall 16V-097 · Feb 17, 2016 · 18,116 vehicles · 17,889 repaired

Risk. Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.

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

2017 vs. every other VNL 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 VNL median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Volvo VNL, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Discrepancies in Required CFR ReportingAQ18005 · closed Aug 4, 2023
    No recall

Own a 2017 VNL?

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