1999 Volvo VNL64T
Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.
- Complaints
- 45
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Suspension
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
89% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 45 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
89% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing hub and u-bolt, leaf spring to axle.
Show complaint excerpts
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-16
Both front u-bolts failed (Unit#3907).
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-07
Visibility
4% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing windshield.
Service brakes
4% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
4% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing belts and associated pulleys.
Electrical system
4% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash.
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Consumer stated the lower 12-volt accessory plug on the drivers side in sleeper would continually cause fuses in appliances to fail, however the fuse for the outlet never blew out, dealer serviced vehicle for this problem on 4 occasions and found a...
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-26
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2004-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-06-24 Steering binding
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Volvo VNL64T — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1999 Volvo VNL64T 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 1999 Volvo VNL64T?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 89% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Volvo VNL64T have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.