2007 Volvo VNL

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2007 Volvo VNL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:07.440Z

Only 15 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 15 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 VNL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 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 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 7 complaints 2007: 15 complaints 2007 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
2007: 15 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 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

2 of 15 total reports mention: visibility.

STRUCTURE

2 of 15 total reports mention: structure.

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THE HOOD BRACKET CUTS THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THIS CAUSES THE HOOD TO ONLY BE SECURED WITH ONE BRACKET WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FOR DAILY INSPECTIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200616

I'D LIKE TO REQUEST FROM THIS DEPARTMENT TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION ON A RUSTY FRAME PROBLEM ON 2005, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMERCIAL VOLVO VNL TRUCKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170130

STEERING

2 of 15 total reports mention: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THEN EASED UP. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLANKING SOUND AND THE LOAD SHIFTED AND RELOCKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070731

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 15 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 15 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

FIRE
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I HAVE ~15 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRIVING MOST MAKE/MODELS OF CLASS 8 TRUCKS IN ALASKA AND LOWER 48 STATES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130226

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20061023 — power train

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR RPL20 HIGH ANGLE INTERAXLE DRIVESHAFTS, AN IMPROPER SEATED OR MISSING SNAP RING CAN RESULT IN THE BEARING CUP TO SEPARATE FROM THE SLIP YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVESHAFTS AND REPLACE THEM AS NEEDED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 06V385000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070409 — power train

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND INSPECT THE AXLES AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 9, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 07V108000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070824 — steering

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 07V323000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070910 — fuel system, diesel

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING E

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THERMOSWITCH AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 07V345000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070914 — PE (closed 20071109)

SAF HOLLAND FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

R 20080128 — trailer hitches

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PIVOT BOLT AND SLEEVE WITH A HEX HEAD SHOULDER BOLT AND WASHER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 07V496000 — 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

R 20090630 — service brakes, air

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE BRAKE CAM TUBE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 09V030000 — check if this car was fixed

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

I 20110523 — RQ (closed 20120120)

Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding

I 20130207 — PE (closed 20130703)

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

R 20130826 — power train

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

Campaign 13V268000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Volvo VNL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V385000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V108000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V323000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V345000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V496000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V573000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V030000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V173000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V268000 (power train) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Volvo VNL?

The most-reported component is visibility:glass, side/rear, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Volvo VNL 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.