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1999 Volvo VN problems

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo VN. Suspension is the most reported problem area, at 24% of complaints. After that come steering (12%) and electrical system (10%).

At a glance

Complaints
49 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Suspension 25% of complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 3
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

Where the complaints are

Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  • Suspension 24%
  • Steering 12%
  • Electrical system 10%
  • Drivetrain & axles 6%
  • Engine 4%
  • Lighting 4%
  • Body & structure 4%
  • Wipers, windshield & visibility 4%
  • Fuel system 2%
  • Tires 2%

What the data shows

Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a fire.

It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.

What owners wrote

A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.

About 60k miles or so I started to notice a very minor vibration that continued to get worse. Tire wear was showing perfect bridgestone r227's front and r726 rear. It continued to gradually get worse tires still looking fine.

Consumer stated signal, foot valve, hood latch release handle, hood shock,air ride valve, fuel gauge sensor were all replaced.

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