1997 Volvo VN

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1997 Volvo VN
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:54:10.929Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo VN Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 9 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2007: 3 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 1 complaints 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2020: 5 complaints 2020 2021: 3 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1997: 0 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19962
19970
19989
19999
20005
20011
20020
20033
20041
20052
20062
20073
20082
20090
20100
20110
20122
20131
20142
20150
20160
20170
20182
20190
20205
20213
20220
20230
20241
20250
20260
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

No complaint components on file for this model year.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19970327 — power train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVERS WITH NEW CONTROL LEVERS.

Campaign 97V033000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970829 — visibility

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.

Campaign 97V121000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19970925 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 LOCK

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE MISSING WIRING CIRCUIT ON THE ABS BRAKES.

Campaign 97V127000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19980530 — exterior lighting

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 HEAD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL CONTROL MODULE.

Campaign 98V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19981130 — steering

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.

Campaign 98V297000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000328 — parking brake

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 B

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT VALVES.

Campaign 00V002002 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010418 — EA (closed 20020730)

U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE

R 20010426 — equipment

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 THE

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 FR

Campaign 01V093000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20021219 — equipment

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 WE

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 VEHICL

Campaign 02V310000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — wheels

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.

Campaign 98V120001 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Volvo VN — pre-purchase inspection

  • Verify recall 98V120001 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V033000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V121000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V127000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V092000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V297000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V002002 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V093000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V310000 (equipment) has been completed.

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.