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1994 Volvo Volvo TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1994 Volvo Volvo Truck, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 18, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Volvo Volvo Truck has problems

5 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
Suspension30
Air bags10
Engine and engine cooling11

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

1 recall

1994 Volvo Volvo Truck 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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Cooling system: fan

Recall 99V-078 · Apr 13, 1999 · 382 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.

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

1994 vs. every other Volvo Truck 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 Volvo Truck median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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In owners' words

What Volvo Truck owners report

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

GMC WHITE VOLVO 1994 - REAR AXLE CENTER BOLTS BROKE, KING PINS AND SPRING HOUSING WORN OUT; FRONT TIRES WEAR PREMATURELY, APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON AVERAGE OF REAR AXLE WEARING. *TT
Complaint 565605 · May 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND HAS A SHIMMY, EVEN AFTER FRONT-END WORK AND NUMEROUS ALIGNMENTS AND BALANCING VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE PROBLEM. *YD
Complaint 565601 · May 6, 2002
CONSUMER IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF DRIVER WHO STATED WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT FRONT SPRING HANGER BOLTS SHEARED OFF RESULTING IN A ROLL OVER, IT IS POSSIBLE DRIVER FELL ASLEEP AT WHEEL, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED, VEHICLE IS A VOLVO WHITEGMC 1994. *TT *DT
Complaint 565017 · Aug 15, 2001

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