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1999 Volvo Volvo TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 1999 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 complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem7Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck has problems

12 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
Suspension70
Steering20
Visibility20
Exterior lighting10
Seats10
Electrical system10
Service brakes, air10
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10

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

1 recall

1999 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.

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 02V-110 · Apr 11, 2002 · 208 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN 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

1999 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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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING BINDINGEA04016 · closed Mar 31, 2005
    No recall
  2. STEERING BINDINGPE04014 · closed Jun 24, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What Volvo Truck owners report

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

CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB
Complaint 8007904 · Apr 18, 2002
THE TRUCK IS LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS EXTENSIVE SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHAT CAUSED >REPLACEMENT OF TWO WINDSHIELDS.>THE TRUCK LOOSES WHEEL ALIGNMENT.>MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT A VOLVO GMC TRUCK OF CHICAGO DETERMINED…
Complaint 740566 · Feb 7, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEER AXLE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR, THE LEFT SIDE FRONT UBOLT FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INNER SIDEWALL OF A TIRE. *SLC
Complaint 567043 · Aug 9, 2002

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