1995 Volvo VOLVO TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 10 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control/Valve | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 2; Suspension: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Foot Control/Valve: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
2001: 3; 2002: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 563970 · 2002-01-10 (January 10, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL FROM THE TRUCK ONTO THE ROAD, CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO RUN OVER IT FLATENING BOTH OF THE VEHICLES TIRES.*YD (OHIO TRAFFIC REPORT #10-91-550.*YD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 563970 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565130 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING STEERING PROBLEMS. *TT...*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565130 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565236 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS ALSO THE STEERS ARE NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565264 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
CONSUMER STATED THAT PARKING BRAKE DOESN?T HOLD WHEN HOOKED TO TRAILER. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565377 · 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
1995 WIA MODEL. CONSUMER EXPERIENCING WHITE SMOKE AND LOSS OF POWER AND COOLANT. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT THE VALVE FAILED, THERE WERE 4 OIL LEAKS AND THE TURBO FAILED. DEALER REPLACED HEAD GASKET AND PISTON SKIRT. TRACTOR IS UNDER WARRANTY, HOWEVER CONSUMER HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565377 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565583 · 2002-05-07 (May 7, 2002)
VOLVO TTES 1995 - CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565583 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565622 · 2002-05-09 (May 9, 2002)
VOLVO WIA64TES 1998 - CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH U-BOLTS. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565668 · 2002-05-08 (May 8, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES 1995 WIA MODEL EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT 12.7 ENGINE PISTON PREMATURELY FAILED. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565668 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
99V078000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Reported: 1999-04-13 (April 13, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS ASSEMBLED BY EITHER VOLVO GM HEAVY TRUCK CORPORATION OR VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, INC., AND WITH A 2,100 RPM DETROIT SERIES 60 ENGINE, AND A 32 INCH, 8 BLADE KYSOR ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE BLADES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ENGINE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY DURING FAN OPERATION AND FULL ENGINE RPM.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION POSES A HAZARD TO ANYONE WORKING OR STANDING IN THE AREA OF THE ENGINE COOLING FAN WITHOUT WARNING WHEN THE HOOD IS OPEN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FACTORY INSTALLED ENGINE COOLING FAN.
NHTSA campaign record ↗