Total Complaints
25 filings
VOLVO VNL · model year
25 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 9 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007VOLVOVNL carries 25 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 11 fires, 1 injury, 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 2007 VNL is steering with 2 filings, followed by exterior lighting (2) and visibility:glass, side/rear (2). 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. This model year has 9 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle, the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 2007 VNL. 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.
Total Complaints
25 filings
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 366 MY 2006-2009 VNL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES, BENDIX BRAKE CAM TUBES, AND VOLVO AIR SUSPENSION. THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY FROM THE SUSPENSION WITH SUPER SINGLE TIRES MAY RESULT IN A FATIGUE CRACK OF THE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE BRAKE CAM TUBE.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Without a redundant switch, a loss of signal from the brake air pressure switch can prevent the clutch fr
STEERING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A SAF HOLLAND SIMPLEX FIFTH WHEEL, THE LEVER ARM PIVOT BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TIGHTENED. AN OVER TIGHTENED PIVOT BOLT CAN DISTORT THE PIVOT BOLT SPACER SLEEVE, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FIFTH WHEEL LATCH JAW FROM CLOSING AND LATCHING SECURELY AROUND THE TRAILER KING PI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE AXLE HOUSINGS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL THAT WAS OUT OF SPECIFICATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FATIGUE FAILURE OVER TIME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR RPL20 HIGH ANGLE INTERAXLE DRIVESHAFTS, AN IMPROPER SEATED OR MISSING SNAP RING CAN RESULT IN THE BEARING CUP TO SEPARATE FROM THE SLIP YOKE SUB-ASSEMBLY. THE UNIVERSAL JOINT CROSS COULD THEN CONTACT THE SLIP YOKE CASTING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE EAR WOR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN UNPROTECTED LEAD IN THE THERMOSWITCH OF THE HEATER MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH ANOTHER POST POSSIBLY CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF THE HEATING ELEMENT.
THE HOOD BRACKET CUTS THROUGH THE HOOD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. THIS CAUSES THE HOOD TO ONLY BE SECURED WITH ONE BRACKET WHEN OPENING THE HOOD FOR DAILY INSPECTIONS. THE HOOD IS ONLY PARTIALLY SECURED WHEN OPERATING ON ROADS AND HIGHWAYS. *TR
I'D LIKE TO REQUEST FROM THIS DEPARTMENT TO OPEN AN INVESTIGATION ON A RUSTY FRAME PROBLEM ON 2005, 2006, 2007 AND 2008 COMMERCIAL VOLVO VNL TRUCKS. THESE TRUCKS HAVE HIGH TENDENCY TO HAVE FRAME RUST AND EVEN PERFORATION PUTTING MOTORISTS AT RISK IN THE USA HIGHWAYS.
I HAVE ~15 YEARS EXPERIENCE DRIVING MOST MAKE/MODELS OF CLASS 8 TRUCKS IN ALASKA AND LOWER 48 STATES. I HAVE NEVER OPERATED ANY TRUCK WITH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO RISK BLINDING ON-COMING TRAFFIC WITH MY HIGH BEAMS IN ORDER TO OPERATE AT ALL AFTER SUNSET - UNTIL THIS ONE. THE PROJECTOR STYLE LENS SHEDS LITTLE MORE LIGHT ON THE PAVEMENT AHEAD THAN I EXPECT FROM A CLEARANCE LAMP SHOP MECHANICS TELL ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR ALL VOLVO TRUCKS USING THE "VN" STYLE AERO-COMPOSITE DESIGN. ON THE OTHER HAND, THE HIGH BEAM, FOG AND DRIVING LAMPS ARE WONDERFUL. THIS REALLY IS STUNNINGLY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS AN INVESTIGATION. I'M MYSTIFIED THAT NHTSA HASN'T ACTED ALREADY. COULD IT BE AS SIMPLE AS WORN OUT BULBS? ...INCORRECT BULBS? INVISIBLY DEGRADED PROJECTOR LENSES? ...DEGRADED VOLTAGE TO THE BULBS? WHATEVER IS WRONG, NOBODY SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. AND EVERY NIGHT I OPERATE, I WORRY THAT I MIGHT BE BLAMED FOR AN INCIDENT BECAUSE MY LOW BEAMS KEEP ME BLIND OR BECA
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL TRUCK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE DRAG LINK. THE DRAG LINK SEPARATED FROM THE FIRE WALL. THE DRAG LINK AND THE TIE ROD WAS REPLACED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED (OKLAHOMA STATE POLICE REPORT NUMBER: AM02905-11). THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 507,648.
Mileage: 507,648
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL64T TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT COVERS WERE DETERIORATING AND REDUCING VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER. IN ADDITION, THE FAILURE WOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS TO BECOME EXTREMELY FOGGY AND HAZY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND THE DEALER ADVISED ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE CONTACTS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 174,928.
Mileage: 122,000
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNL64T TRUCK. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICE THE HEADLIGHTS COVERS WAS DETERIORATING AND THE PLASTIC WAS FLOGGED. THE COVERS DETERIORATING REDUCES VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVERS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE HAS CONTACT THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALL. THE COST PER THE DEALER WOULD BE OVER $600. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 186,221. VWB
Mileage: 120,000
BUNK WINDOWN HAS FALLEN OUT ON SEVERAL OCCATIONS. DRIVER SAYS "HE DID SET UP A CASE" WITH VOLVO AND THEY WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY DRIVER SAYS HE FIXED PROBLEM WITH A GENERAL MOTORS VALVE COVER WASHER AND A SHEET METAL SCREW BUT IS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THIS WINDOW ANY LONGER.
THE SLEEPER WINDOW ON OUR 2007 VOLVO VNL TRUCK FELL OUT ONTO A BRAND NEW POLICE CAR IN OLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JUST WEST OF THE CITY. DRIVER STATES THAT THE WINDOW IS ATTACHED BY GLUE ONLY, NO SCREWS OR RIVITS. UPON FURHTER INVESTIGATION BY OUR FLEET, DRIVERS HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED NOT TO OPEN SLEEPER WINOWS. THIS WAS TO AVOID ANY FURTHER PORBLEMS SUCH AS THIS INCIDENT
Mileage: 418,101
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 MILEAGE WAS 354,926.
Mileage: 354,946
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 MILEAGE WAS 354,926.
Mileage: 354,946
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
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 SLIGHTLY. UPDATED 04/01/09. *JB
Mileage: 100,000
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
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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 07, DOWN IN DEC. OF 07, DOWN IN APRIL 07 TWO TIMES. IS NOW BROKEN DOWN IN SLC, UT AND IS AT THE VOLVO DEALERSHIP THERE. I BOUGHT A NEW TRUCK SO THAT IT WOULD BE RELIABLE LIKE VOLVO CLAIMED IT TO BE. IT NOW JUST SHUTS DOWN AND YOU ARE DEAD IN YOUR TRACKS. IT HAS MELTED TWO VOLTAGE DOUBLERS. IT IS UNSAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. I WANT A NEW TRUCK, ONE THAT RUNS. I PAID FOR THE NEW TRUCK, I PAY MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVEN WHEN THE TRUCK IS BROKEN DOWN. VOL
Mileage: 2,000
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.
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