2004 Volvo VNL

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2004 Volvo VNL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:13.139Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints 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, 2004 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 2003: 2 complaints 2004: 5 complaints 2004 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
2004: 5 complaints
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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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility.

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GLASS MIRRORS VIBRATED TO THE POINT WERE IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SEE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040121

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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THERE WERE TWO RECAPPED TIRES PLACED ON THE REAR-EXTENDED LIFT AXLE OF A DUMP TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ONE TIRE BLEW OUT, AND THE OTHER TIRE SEPARATED WHILE CARRYING A LOAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050427

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
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DRAG LINK CAME LOOSE WHILE OUR DRIVER WAS PULLING A LOAD ON INTERSTATE 81. HE LOST ALL STEERING AND DROVE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE TOTAL COSTS FOR REPAIRS TO US WAS $17,022.93.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091117

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050912 — equipment

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY 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 TIRE SIZE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CERTIFICATION LABELS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 05V346000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060220 — wheels

CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE FRONT VERTICAL SHOCKS ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND ADD A HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS

Campaign 05V498000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060303 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE EGR COOLER PIPES AS REQUIRED AND INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2006, TO ADVISE ON PRECAUTIONS THAT THE

Campaign 06V021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080225 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH FUSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 07V573000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Volvo VNL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V346000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V498000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V021000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V573000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V173000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V282000 (steering) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Volvo VNL?

The most-reported component is visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Volvo VNL have?

6 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.