2005 Volvo VN
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 2 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
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Exterior lighting
2 of 2 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing switch.
Show complaint excerpts
The Volvo VN heavy duty trucks have a low beam lighting system that is totally inadequate. These lights are much too dim and when the dealerships are confronted with this, they only want to sell an entire new lighting unit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-15
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Volvo VN. The tractor trailers did not have circuit breakers which caused the fuse to blow and the brake light not to illuminate. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The mileage was unknown.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-22
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2005-08-26Suspension05V311000 On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on August 26, 2005. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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2008-09-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-01-15 Drag link failure
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2009-01-15Engineering analysisClosed 2010-07-06 Drag Link Failure
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2011-05-23Recall queryClosed 2012-01-20 Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding
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2013-05-10Seat belts12V510000 Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not…
Remedy: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Volvo VN — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V311000 · Suspension
- Recall 12V510000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2005 Volvo VN reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo VN?
- The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Volvo VN have?
- 2 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.