2002 Volvo VNL

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2002 Volvo VNL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:05.044Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo VNL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 8 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 10 complaints 2000 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2007: 15 complaints 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2012: 5 complaints 2013: 7 complaints 2014: 8 complaints 2015: 5 complaints 2015 2016: 12 complaints 2017: 0 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 2 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2002: 1 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19950
19960
19970
19988
199911
200010
20011
20021
20032
20045
20056
20067
200715
20083
20092
20100
20114
20125
20137
20148
20155
201612
20170
20188
20194
20200
20210
20222
20231
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes, air.

Show complaint excerpts

DT: CALLER HAD A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. CALLER SAID HE COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY IF THE BRAKES FAILED. CALLER HAD IT IN THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THEY COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050714

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20021031 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BAC

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ATTACH THE TWO TAIL LAMPS, BACK-UP LAMP, AND THE LICENSE TAP LAMP ON STIFFER BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE

Campaign 02V238000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20021211 — PE (closed 20030530)

INTEGRAL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

R 20030815 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ELECTRICAL INVERTER MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE INVERTER AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INVERTER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 03V260000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031006 — suspension

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRUCK HUB UNITS MANUFACTURED BY SKF EXCLUSIVELY FOR USE ON ARVINMERITOR'S FF98X SERIES NON-DRIVE STEER AXLES, THE HUB UNIT BEARINGS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT AXLE HUBS. AN INTERIM NOTICE TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON JUNE 25, 2003. FINAL OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZE

Campaign 03V199000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20031224 — equipment

ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, WHEN THE BUNK IS RAISED INTO THE STORED POSITION, AN OBJECT LEFT ON THE BUNK MAY INADVERTENTLY TURN ON A BUNK LAMP.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BUNK LAMP WITH A PUSH BUTTON ON/OFF SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DA

Campaign 03V516000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090115 — EA (closed 20100706)

Drag Link Failure

R 20090930 — visibility

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.

Remedy: VOLVO WILL REPLACE THE WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. SINCE THIS RECALL INVOLVES A LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES, VOLVO WILL RELEASE THE RECALL IN STAGES AS PARTS ARE RECEIVED. PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO TH

Campaign 09V173000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100902 — steering

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BALL SOCKET OR THE DRAG LINK AS REQUIRED IF NECESSARY. AS PARTS ARE LIMITED, VOLVO TRUCKS MAILED AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL B

Campaign 10V282000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110523 — RQ (closed 20120120)

Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding

R Date not on file — trailer hitches

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE.

Campaign 03V204000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Volvo VNL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, air issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V204000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V238000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V260000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V199000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V516000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V173000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V282000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2002 Volvo VNL 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 2002 Volvo VNL?

The most-reported component is service brakes, air, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Volvo VNL have?

7 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.