Total Complaints
6 filings
VOLVO VNM · model year
2007 VOLVO VNM
6 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports, and 8 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2007VOLVOVNM carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 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 VNM is air bags with 2 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (1) and trailer hitches (1). 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 8 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 VNM. 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.
6
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 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 |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (8)
13V26800026/06/2013
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
07V32300024/07/2007
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.
07V49600023/10/2007
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
09V17300021/05/2009
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.
07V10800016/03/2007
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.
07V57300014/12/2007
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.
06V38500011/10/2006
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
07V34500007/08/2007
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.
Recent Complaints
20120924CrashAIR BAGS
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TWO HEAD ON COLLISIONS AND PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE COLLISIONS INVOLVED TWO DIFFERENT VOLVO TRACTORS.
20120827CrashAIR BAGS
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 2007 VOLVO VNM670. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASHED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 450,000.
Mileage: 450,000
20100410TRAILER HITCHES
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 VOLVO VNM FOR YRCW TRUCKING CO. I DID ALL THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY CHECKS AND AFTER 140 MILES DRIVING,WHEN I SLOWED TO 5MPH TO PASS THROUGH THE EZPASS LANE AT LAKAWANA NY, THE FIFTH WHEEL RELEASED AND DROPPED THE TRAILERS IN THE ROADWAY. SOMEHOW THE AIR RELEASE WAS ACTIVATED AND OPENED THE FIFTH WHEEL JAWS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. *TR
Mileage: 530,689
20100410SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 VOLVO VNM FOR YRCW TRUCKING CO. I DID ALL THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY CHECKS AND AFTER 140 MILES DRIVING,WHEN I SLOWED TO 5MPH TO PASS THROUGH THE EZPASS LANE AT LAKAWANA NY, THE FIFTH WHEEL RELEASED AND DROPPED THE TRAILERS IN THE ROADWAY. SOMEHOW THE AIR RELEASE WAS ACTIVATED AND OPENED THE FIFTH WHEEL JAWS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. *TR
Mileage: 530,689
20100410ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING A 2007 VOLVO VNM FOR YRCW TRUCKING CO. I DID ALL THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY CHECKS AND AFTER 140 MILES DRIVING,WHEN I SLOWED TO 5MPH TO PASS THROUGH THE EZPASS LANE AT LAKAWANA NY, THE FIFTH WHEEL RELEASED AND DROPPED THE TRAILERS IN THE ROADWAY. SOMEHOW THE AIR RELEASE WAS ACTIVATED AND OPENED THE FIFTH WHEEL JAWS OF THE FIFTH WHEEL. *TR
Mileage: 530,689
20100322CrashENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
2007 VOLVO VNM CONVENTIONAL STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. *BF WHEN THE TRUCK STALLED, THE DRIVER PANICKED AND ABRUPTLY TURNED HIS VEHICLE AND STUCK THE LANE EXTENDER. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0289-91 UPDATED 05/03/10 *BF
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 VOLVO VNM have?▼
The 2007 VOLVO VNM has 6 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2007 VOLVO VNM?▼
Yes, the 2007 VOLVO VNM has 8 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 VOLVO VNM?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 VOLVO VNM is AIR BAGS with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL and TRAILER HITCHES.
Is the 2007 VOLVO VNM 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.
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