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2016 Volvo VNMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo VNM. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-274 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 August 29, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2016 Volvo VNM 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

2016 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.

74%repaired · 2019 Q1

Steering

Recall 17V-536 · Aug 29, 2017 · 470 vehicles · 346 repaired

Risk. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 →

84%repaired · 2017 Q3

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 16V-095 · Feb 19, 2016 · 2,053 vehicles · 1,727 repaired

Risk. Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 →

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70%repaired · 2016 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 15V-274 · May 11, 2015 · 185 vehicles · 129 repaired

Risk. If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there could be an increased risk of a fire.

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

2016 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

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2016 Volvo VNM, and the recalls they led to.

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

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