Total Complaints
49 filings
VOLVO VN · model year
1999 VOLVO VN
49 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999VOLVOVN carries 49 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1999 VN is equipment with 13 filings, followed by suspension (11) and electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator (4). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 1999 VN. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
49
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 13 |
| SUSPENSION | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 4 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20100901FirePOWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
1999 VOLVO VN, DESTROYED BY AN AXLE FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0446-91)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
20100901FireSUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
1999 VOLVO VN, DESTROYED BY AN AXLE FIRE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0446-91)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
20030211STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR OF THE U JOINT LOCKED UP.*JB
20020617STEERING
THE VEHICLE JUMPED RAILING AND THE CONSUMER LOST ALL STEERING RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. *YH
20020617ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE HAD LOW POWER ON HILLS AND WHEN THE TRUCK RUNS IT CUTS OFF. *YH
20020514SUSPENSION
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE U-BOLTS AND ALSO HAD THEM REPLACED. VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING EXCESS TIRE WEAR CAUSING VIBRATION IN DRIVERS ARMS AND HANDS. HAD FRONT SHOCKS AND LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED. *JG
20020514STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), HAD THE DRAG ARM REPLACED. *JG
20020514SUSPENSION
THIS IS THE CONSUMERS FATHERS VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT TIRE PROBLEMS AND THE SUSPENSION BOLTS SHEARED OFF, RSBROWN@WPE.COM. *SLC
20020426ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH. ALSO, CONSUMER STARTED OUT REPLACING THE U BOLTS, FRONT SHOCKS, TIRES, DRAG ARM, AND LEAF SPRINGS. THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WHICH CAUSE A VIBRATION RESULTING IN NUMBNESS OF CONSUMERS ARMS AND HANDS. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, LEANS TO ONE SIDE AND DOES NOT LEVEL OUT. *JG
20020426SUSPENSION
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH. ALSO, CONSUMER STARTED OUT REPLACING THE U BOLTS, FRONT SHOCKS, TIRES, DRAG ARM, AND LEAF SPRINGS. THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WHICH CAUSE A VIBRATION RESULTING IN NUMBNESS OF CONSUMERS ARMS AND HANDS. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, LEANS TO ONE SIDE AND DOES NOT LEVEL OUT. *JG
20020426TIRES
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER DASH. ALSO, CONSUMER STARTED OUT REPLACING THE U BOLTS, FRONT SHOCKS, TIRES, DRAG ARM, AND LEAF SPRINGS. THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WHICH CAUSE A VIBRATION RESULTING IN NUMBNESS OF CONSUMERS ARMS AND HANDS. THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER, LEANS TO ONE SIDE AND DOES NOT LEVEL OUT. *JG
20020426SUSPENSION
VEHICLE,(VN700 SERIES), IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE U-BOLTS AND ALSO HAD THEM REPLACED. VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING EXCESS TIRE WEAR CAUSING VIBRATION IN DRIVERS ARMS AND HANDS. HAD FRONT SHOCKS AND LEAF SPRINGS REPLACED. *JG
20020426SUSPENSION
THIS IS THE CONSUMERS FATHERS VEHICLE, THIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT TIRE PROBLEMS AND THE SUSPENSION BOLTS SHEARED OFF, RSBROWN@WPE.COM. *SLC
20020418FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER STATED SIGNAL, FOOT VALVE, HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE, HOOD SHOCK,AIR RIDE VALVE, FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WERE ALL REPLACED.*JB
20020418EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONSUMER STATED SIGNAL, FOOT VALVE, HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE, HOOD SHOCK,AIR RIDE VALVE, FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WERE ALL REPLACED.*JB
20020418EQUIPMENT
CONSUMER STATED SIGNAL, FOOT VALVE, HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE, HOOD SHOCK,AIR RIDE VALVE, FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WERE ALL REPLACED.*JB
20020418STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
CONSUMER STATED SIGNAL, FOOT VALVE, HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE, HOOD SHOCK,AIR RIDE VALVE, FUEL GAUGE SENSOR WERE ALL REPLACED.*JB
20020418ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT, AIR RIDE VALVE, CAB MOTOR BLOWER, FOOT VALVE AND IDLER PULLEY WERE INOPERTIVE.*JB
20020418EQUIPMENT
CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT, AIR RIDE VALVE, CAB MOTOR BLOWER, FOOT VALVE AND IDLER PULLEY WERE INOPERTIVE.*JB
20020418SUSPENSION
CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT STEER AXLE WHEEL SEAL, ACC DRIVE SEAL, LEFT STEER WHEEL SEAL NEW SEAT VALVE AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED.*JB
Compare 1999VOLVOVN to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 VOLVO VN have?▼
The 1999 VOLVO VN has 49 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 VOLVO VN?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 VOLVO VN is EQUIPMENT with 13 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Is the 1999 VOLVO VN safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.