Owners have filed 58 complaints
about the 1999 Volvo VNL64T with NHTSA between 2000 and 2002.
The largest single group is the suspension.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 47
Against the median year of the Volvo VNL64T. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 9
1.7% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
HUB
3680.0%
Windshield
48.9%
Clutch Assembly
24.4%
U-Bolt, Leaf Spring TO Axle
12.2%
Interior/Under Dash
12.2%
Belts AND Associated Pulleys
12.2%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Nov 2000peak 36Jun 2002
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Volvo VNL64T
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE04014Opened 5 Feb 2004Closed 24 Jun 2004STEERING
STEERING BINDING
ODI'S PRELIMINARY EVALUATION FOCUSED ON THE POTENTIAL FOR A BROKEN, BENT, DEFORMED, FRAGMENTED OR DISPLACED TURN SIGNAL CANCELING RING (TSCR), VTNA PART NUMBER 1607363, TO RESTRICT THEVEHICLE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL.THE PE IDENTIFIED THIRTEEN VTNA WARRANTY CLAIMS THAT ALLEGE THAT THE TSCR HAD FAILED AND THAT THE VEHICLE STEERING EFFORT HAD BEEN ADVERSELY AFFECTED.TO DATE, ODI HAS NOT FOUND ANY SAMPLES OF A FAILED TSCR AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DEFINITIVELY ESTABLISH WHETHER A FAILED TSCR CAN OR CANNOT CONTRIBUTE TO INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.ODI BELIEVES THAT IT IS APPROPRI...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Frankfort, KYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER 12-VOLT ACCESSORY PLUG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN SLEEPER WOULD CONTINUALLY CAUSE FUSES IN APPLIANCES TO FAIL, HOWEVER THE FUSE FOR THE OUTLET NEVER BLEW OUT, DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 4 OCCASIONS AND FOUND A FRAYED WIRE IN OCTOBER OF 1999, HOWEVER ON MARCH 23, 2000 WHILE DRIVING, THE SLEEPER BERTH CONTOL PANEL IN THE AREA OF THE FAULTY OUTLET CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #564870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Unknown, AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS STATED THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THE HAD FROZEN UP ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. (JONATHON DEATON ON BEHALF OF FOOD LION INC AND DRIVER.) *JG THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VOLVO CHANGED THE DRYER IN THE LINE GOING TO THE WET TANK, AND HAS CHANGED THE RELAY VALVE GOING TO THE WHEEL CHAMBERS. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #565980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Unknown, AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE. IT WAS STATED THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM. THE HAD FROZEN UP ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. (JONATHON DEATON ON BEHALF OF FOOD LION INC AND DRIVER.) *JG THE CONSUMER STATED THAT VOLVO CHANGED THE DRYER IN THE LINE GOING TO THE WET TANK, AND HAS CHANGED THE RELAY VALVE GOING TO THE WHEEL CHAMBERS. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #565980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cleveland, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH.
NHTSA complaint #565651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Devine, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLES WINDOWS CRACKED/BLEW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #565639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Devine, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER STATES THE WINDOWS CRACKED/BLEW OUT.
NHTSA complaint #565639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Devine, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH.
NHTSA complaint #565639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blackfoot, ID
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WINDOW GLASS WAS BROKEN.
NHTSA complaint #565044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lilburn, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALONG WITH OTHER GAUGES, THE LIGHT IN THE CASING COMES ON SOMETIMES.
NHTSA complaint #565191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER STATED THE DASH INSTRUMENTS ARE INOPERATIVE.
NHTSA complaint #564870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, IA
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH THE SELF ADJUSTING CLUTCH BINDING UP, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE HALF OF THE CLUTCH TRAVEL.
NHTSA complaint #565218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blackfoot, ID
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WINDOW GLASS WAS BROKEN.
NHTSA complaint #565044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lilburn, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, ALONG WITH OTHER GAUGES, THE LIGHT IN THE CASING COMES ON SOMETIMES.
NHTSA complaint #565191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONSUMER STATED THE DASH INSTRUMENTS ARE INOPERATIVE.
NHTSA complaint #564870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KY
SUSPENSION
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT, ALL TIRES WERE WORN OUT AT 62,000 MILES.
NHTSA complaint #564870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, IA
SUSPENSION
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A LITTLE VIBRATION ONCE IN AWHILE.
NHTSA complaint #565218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blackfoot, ID
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK HAS A WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM UNDER DASH.
NHTSA complaint #565044 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, IA
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH THE SELF ADJUSTING CLUTCH BINDING UP, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOOSE HALF OF THE CLUTCH TRAVEL.
NHTSA complaint #565218 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER 12-VOLT ACCESSORY PLUG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IN SLEEPER WOULD CONTINUALLY CAUSE FUSES IN APPLIANCES TO FAIL, HOWEVER THE FUSE FOR THE OUTLET NEVER BLEW OUT, DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM ON 4 OCCASIONS AND FOUND A FRAYED WIRE IN OCTOBER OF 1999, HOWEVER ON MARCH 23, 2000 WHILE DRIVING, THE SLEEPER BERTH CONTOL PANEL IN THE AREA OF THE FAULTY OUTLET CAUGHT ON FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #564870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Frankfort, KY
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCD PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, AND THE BRAKE DRUM SYSTEM WAS OUT OF ROUND.
NHTSA complaint #564870 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Durham, CA
SUSPENSION
SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS FALLING OFF. WHEN IT COMES OFF VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND CAN'T BE DRIVEN. SERPENTINE BELT HAD TO BE CHANGED 13 TIMES. *AK PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR. OVER WEIGHT FRONT AXLE . LEVELING ARM FAILURE BETWEEN AXLE, FAILED 3 TIMES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Durham, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SERPENTINE BELT KEEPS FALLING OFF. WHEN IT COMES OFF VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND CAN'T BE DRIVEN. SERPENTINE BELT HAD TO BE CHANGED 13 TIMES. *AK PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR. OVER WEIGHT FRONT AXLE . LEVELING ARM FAILURE BETWEEN AXLE, FAILED 3 TIMES. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #889165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Vergne, TN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #560143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Vergne, TN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #560144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Vergne, TN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #560145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Vergne, TN
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #560146 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.