1997 Volvo VN
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1997-03-27Power train97V033000 The transmission shift control lever can break off at the transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these transmission shift control levers with new control levers.
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1997-08-29Visibility97V121000 Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The relay that controls the electrical power to the windshield wiper motor can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect relays.
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1997-09-25Service brakes, hydraulic97V127000 Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. A wire that connects the engine control module (ECU) to the automatic braking control system (ABS) controller is missing. The engine brake can…
Remedy: Dealers will install the missing wiring circuit on the ABS brakes.
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1998-05-30Exterior lighting98V092000 Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. The electronic module that controls the daytime running lights (Drl) and headlights can fail without warning resulting in the loss of the drl and…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drl control module.
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1998-11-30Steering98V297000 Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with a fal 8.0 front steer axle. The upper steering arm can fail without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper steering arm and replace it, if required.
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2000-03-28Parking brake00V002002 Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with haldex manifold dash valves (Mdv) used in tractor and trailer parking brakes. These valves do not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 121, "Air…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect valves.
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2001-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2002-07-30 U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie
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2001-04-26Equipment01V093000 Vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 vehicles. Under certain operating conditions, the weight certification label which contains front gross axle weight rating (Gawr) information pursuant to…
Remedy: The weight certification label will be brought into compliance by one or more of the following means: (1) replacement of the label with one which contains correct information; or (2) replacement of…
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2002-12-19Equipment02V310000 Certain heavy duty class 8 trucks fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The…
Remedy: Dealers will install new front steer axle tires and new certification label stating the new front steer axle weight rating. Owner notification began December 19, 2002. Owners who take their…
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Date not on fileWheels98V120001 Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5X8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.
Remedy: Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Volvo VN — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V120001 · Wheels
- Recall 97V033000 · Power train
- Recall 97V121000 · Visibility
- Recall 97V127000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 98V092000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 98V297000 · Steering
- Recall 00V002002 · Parking brake
- Recall 01V093000 · Equipment
- Recall 02V310000 · Equipment
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Volvo VN reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Volvo VN have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.