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2005 Volvo VNMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2005 Volvo VNM, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage312kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Volvo VNM 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
Steering10

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

6 recalls

2005 Volvo VNM 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

Link: connection

Recall 10V-282 · Jun 24, 2010 · 63,788 vehicles

Risk. BALL SOCKET SEPARATION AT THE DRAG LINK RESULTS IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND THEREFORE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 09V-173 · May 21, 2009 · 127,764 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR, WHICH OVER TIME COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 07V-573 · Dec 14, 2007 · 104,845 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 06V-021 · Jan 26, 2006 · 33,102 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Wheels

Recall 05V-498 · Nov 2, 2005 · 1,376 vehicles

Risk. IF THE WOBBLE PERSISTS AND IS LEFT UNTREATED, DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD IMPAIR VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

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

2005 vs. every other VNM 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 VNM median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2005 Volvo VNM, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Volvo Sleeper glass de-bondingRQ11001 · closed Jan 20, 2012
    No recall
In owners' words

What VNM owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 VOLVO VNM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SPUN OUT OF CONTROL INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 312,000 AND THE CURRENT…
Complaint 10606447 · Jun 27, 2014 · 312,000 miles

Own a 2005 VNM?

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