2001 Volvo VNL64T

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2001 Volvo VNL64T
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:15:08.310Z

Only 3 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 3 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 VNL64T Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 45 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2004: 1 complaints 2004
2001: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
199863
199945
200011
20013
20041

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 3 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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CONSUMER WAS IN HIS HOME WHEN THE SMOKE DECTECTOR WENT OFF, CONSUMER WENT OUTSIDE AND SAW THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED, FIRE ORIGINATED FROM VEHICLE AND SPREAD THROUGH CONSUMER'S HOME, BOTH THE VEHICLE AND HOME WERE DESTROYED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010614

VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKS, EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY THE DEALER WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY, NOW THE HEAD IS LEAKING OIL. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

SUSPENSION

1 of 3 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

STRUCTURE

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

STEERING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH ON A DRY 4 LANE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES TO THE LEFT, AND THERE WAS NO REACTION FROM THE STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ABLE TO BE TURNED, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061023

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Volvo VNL64T — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Volvo VNL64T?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo VNL64T have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.