1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
No complaint components on file for this model year.
SAFETY TIMELINE
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO EXTENSIVE RUSTING OF THE SPLINED SECTION OF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT. THIS COULD PREVENT THE SPLINED SHAFT FROM MOVING INTO THE SLEEVE. IF THIS OCCU
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE EXISTING COLUMN WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED COLUMN OR WILL INVERT THE EXISTING COLUMN TO LOCATE THE SPLINED SECTION INSIDE THE CAB, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Campaign 82V015000 — check if this car was fixed
THE TORSION BAR CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE TORSION BAR TO MOVE. INCREASED EFFORT WILL BE REQUIRED TO RAISE OR LOWER THE TILT CAB.
Remedy: THE CLAMPS THAT ATTACH THE TWO REAR-MOST TORSION BARS TO THE CHASSIS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE.
Campaign 84V055000 — check if this car was fixed
THE BRAKE LINE BETWEEN THE PROPORTIONING VALVE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKE MAY FRACTURE.
Remedy: THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
Campaign 84V054000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1981 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection
- Verify recall 82V015000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 84V055000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 84V054000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1981 Volvo Volvo Truck have?
3 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.