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#BS-2016-VOLVNL-3A402016 Volvo Vnl
Based on reports from 15 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 15 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
6 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.
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Top cost driver: Drivetrain (6 reports).
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2016 Volvo Vnl: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 40% of all reports filed for the 2016 Volvo Vnl, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Volvo Vnl, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Volvo Vnl, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2016 Volvo Vnl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Volvo Vnl. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag links that may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
STEERING
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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