Volvo VN steering problems
10 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
47 distinct recall campaigns
212,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 to 2027 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
10 of 52 complaints match this topic (19.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 565265 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
VEHICLE'S STEERING BOX FELL OUT. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565265 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10357868 · 2010-09-27 (September 27, 2010)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 VOLVO VN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE STEERING DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING THE STEERING DRAG LINK IN SEPTEMBER 2010. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 600,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 600,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10357868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 785893 · 2002-02-24 (February 24, 2002)
THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 785893 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 863270 · 2000-06-08 (June 8, 2000)
CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF STEERING GRILL. TRUCK WAS LEANING ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND ONE OF THE TIRES WAS WORN OUT BECAUSE OF THE LEANING. COSNUMER FELT TRUCK WAS NOT SAFE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 863270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007088 · 2003-02-11 (February 11, 2003)
THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR OF THE U JOINT LOCKED UP.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007088 at NHTSA ↗