2011 Volvo VNL

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2011 Volvo VNL
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:52:17.905Z

Only 4 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 4 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, 2011 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 2008: 3 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 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
2011: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
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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 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SUSPENSION

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRUCK CABIN JERKED OUT OF CONTROL WHEN A BUMP WAS HIT OR WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH TERRAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151020

STEERING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO VNL TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ABNORMALLY WHENEVER THE WHEEL WAS TURNED WHILE THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110519

ENGINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ENGINE FAULT WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131217

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE ENGINE SUDDENLY STARTED RUNNING INTERMITTENT WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR ACCELLERATING, THEN ABRUPTLY SHUT COMPLETELY DOWN WHILE DRIVING. LUCKELY THE SPEED WAS LOW AND WE WERE ABLE TO STOP, BUT ENDED UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150718

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100604 — visibility

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 VNL TRUCKS. THE ADHESIVE USED IN THE UPPER WINDOW IN THE BUNK AREA TO SECURE THE GLASS MAY DEBOND.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDOW AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 10V086000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110225 — equipment

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, AS WELL AS 2008-2010 VT VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE IN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO AT 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 10V492000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110413 — electrical system

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 VNL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 23, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2010. THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO START WITHOUT WARNING BECAUSE OF AN U

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE A WIRING HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 11V050000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110523 — RQ (closed 20120120)

Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding

R 20110812 — service brakes, air

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK A

Remedy: VOLVO TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUC

Campaign 11V265000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20111207 — trailer hitches

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 11V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20120427 — service brakes, air

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION

Remedy: VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY. A PERMANENT REMEDY HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND NOTIFICATION TO OWNERS BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. THIS SERV

Campaign 12V036000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20130207 — PE (closed 20130703)

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

I 20130318 — PE (closed 20130829)

Windshield Wiper Failures

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. Witho

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 1-3

Campaign 13V268000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131206 — visibility/wiper

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November 30, 2011. The windshield wiper motor may fail.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The recallbegan on December 6, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1304.

Campaign 13V349000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140812 — forward collision avoidance

Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through February 5, 2014, and equipped with enhanced cruise control and without side fairings.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1402.

Campaign 14V356000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150116 — tires

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires and set the road speed limiter, free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 14V740000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151118 — trailer hitches

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Campaign 15V643000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181022 — AQ (closed 20230804)

Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting

R Date not on file — parking brake

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 24 J-series piston parking brake chamber.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or before, June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

Campaign 13V152000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2011 Volvo VNL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V152000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V086000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V492000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V050000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V265000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V460000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V036000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V268000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V349000 (visibility/wiper) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V356000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V740000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V643000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2011 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 2011 Volvo VNL?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2011 Volvo VNL have?

12 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.