MYRModel Year Report

1981 Volvo Volvo Truck

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1981 Volvo Volvo Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:11.389Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1981

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1981: 0 complaints 1981 0 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 10 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 13 complaints 1998 1999: 12 complaints 1999 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002

1981: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19850
19860
19870
19883
19901
19932
19945
199510
19965
19973
199813
199912
20007
20013
20022

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1982-05-26Steering82V015000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1984-09-28Structure84V055000 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.

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  3. R
    1984-09-28Service brakes, hydraulic84V054000 The brake line between the proportioning valve and the rear wheel brake may fracture.

    Remedy: The brake line will be replaced without charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1981 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V015000 · Steering
  • Recall 84V055000 · Structure
  • Recall 84V054000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.