2014 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
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2014: 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.
Structure
1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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I slip seat between 5 of this style Volvo and 9 freightliners. After driving volvos my body is ragged and beat up from the constant movement of the suspension and cab. Driving the same routes the freightliners do not beat up my body like the volvos.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-27
Firerelated
1 of 2 total reports mentions: firerelated.
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See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-23
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-03-01Suspension15V651000 Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available.
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2018-10-22Audit queryClosed 2023-08-04 Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Volvo VN — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Firerelated: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V651000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 2014 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 2014 Volvo VN?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Volvo VN have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.