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#BS-2019-VOLVNL-3A40

2019 Volvo Vnl

Based on reports from 6 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Recalls
8
TSBs
212
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

1 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 450K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain1 (17%)
Steering1 (17%)
Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle1 (17%)
Suspension1 (17%)
Engine1 (17%)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal1 (17%)

2019 Volvo Vnl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volvo Vnl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 450,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 450K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volvo Vnl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle Issues

Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:u Bolt, Leaf Spring To Axle complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volvo Vnl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:u bolt, leaf spring to axle-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Volvo Vnl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-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.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

18V542000Sep 2018

TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VNR trucks equipped with Jost fifth wheel couplings. The fifth wheel may have an outboard slider bracket that is too narrow, possibly allowing the trailer to separate from the tractor.

18V668000Nov 2018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

18V811000Dec 2018

TIRES

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2019 Volvo VNL and VHD trucks, equipped with Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, possibly causing unexpected, rapid air loss during use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."

19V032000Feb 2019

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

19V208000Aug 2019

STRUCTURE:BODY

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Volvo Vnl: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Volvo Vnl?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Volvo Vnl is related to the drivetrain, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Volvo Vnl reliable?
The 2019 Volvo Vnl has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Volvo Vnl problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Volvo Vnl have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Volvo Vnl has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo Vnl problems start?
Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 450,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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