repaired · 2017 Q3
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Volvo VTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Volvo VT. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-095 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 19, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Volvo VT has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2009 Volvo VT 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
Power train: clutch assembly
Risk. Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop the truck may lengthen, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Supply: quick release valve
Risk. CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A CRASH.
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no report yet
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Risk. THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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
2009 vs. every other VT 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 VT median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Volvo VT, and the recalls they led to.
- Discrepancies in Required CFR ReportingNo recall
- Stop Lamp Switch SignalLed to recall 13V-268
- Volvo Sleeper glass de-bondingNo recall
Own a 2009 VT?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.