2007 Volvo VNL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
121,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 15 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 20.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Structure:Body | 2 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
Exterior Lighting: 2; Exterior Lighting:Headlights: 2; Steering: 2; Structure:Body: 2; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 2; Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert: 1; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 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 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 3
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 7 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 5; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2017: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10225316 · 2008-04-21 (April 21, 2008)
2007 VOLVO 780, BOUGHT IN 7-31-2006, WHEN DRIVING FROM TEXAS TO CALIFORNIA WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION GOING INTO GEAR. FROM THAT TIME ON THE PROBLEMS HAVE GOTTEN WORSE AND TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. IT BREAKS DOWN FREQUENTLY AND WON'T GO INTO GEAR. WE HAVE BEEN TOWED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE LOST REVENUE. IT HAS MELTED WIRES AND COMPONENTS. THE COMPUTER THROWS OUT CODES THAT INDICATES PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTER, ELECTRICAL, TRANSMISSION, VEHICLE, BRAKES, ETC., ETC. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DOWN NUMEROUS TIMES. MOST RECENT, DOWN IN OCTOBER OF…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10225316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10257545 · 2009-02-05 (February 5, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CHAMBERS CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND IS INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY REIMBURSEMENT. THE DEALER HAS NOT RETURNED HIS CALLS OR EMAILS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 03-27-09 *BF UPDATED 03/31/09.*JB THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE CHAMBERS LEAKED AIR SLIGHTL…
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10257545 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10195348 · 2007-07-05 (July 5, 2007)
HENDRICKSON AIR RIDE FRONT SUSPENSION FOA CLASS 8 TRUCKS: SUSPENSION HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TRUCK DEALER AND SAID TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. HOWEVER AT SPEEDS OVER 50 MPH CHASSIS LEANING AND ROCKING MAKES DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DIFFICULT. STEERING INPUT WAS VAGUE AND TURN-IN WHEN NAVIGATING CORNERS INDUCES DIRECTIONAL CONTROL PROBLEMS AS WELL AS AGGRAVATING STABILITY PROBLEMS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10195348 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10197933 · 2007-07-31 (July 31, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THEN EASED UP. WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A CLANKING SOUND AND THE LOAD SHIFTED AND RELOCKED. THE CONTACT HAD TO FORCEFULLY TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DRAGGED FOR 150 FEET AND THE GUARD RAIL SAVED HIS LIFE. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WORKED INTERMITTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY…
Owner-reported narrative. 24 miles reported. Look up ODI 10197933 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10315491 · 2010-03-02 (March 2, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO 780VNL SEMI HEAVY DUTY TRUCK. THE ENGINES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT ON AND OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, NONE OF THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WOULD FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE. THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND THE WIRES THAT SHORTEN THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK WHICH THE ABS SENDING UNIT COMMUNICATES WITH EACH BRAKE SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THEM BACK IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. THE FAILURE MILE…
Owner-reported narrative. 354,946 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315491 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10240453 · 2008-08-28 (August 28, 2008)
2007 VOLVO VNL SEMI-TRUCK WAS LEAKING DIESEL FUEL DUE TO A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. *NJ (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0413-90) *JB UPDATED02/24/10 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10240453 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10285370 · 2009-09-16 (September 16, 2009)
2007 VOLVO VNL RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE FUEL TANK. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0764-90. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10285370 at NHTSA ↗