Total Complaints
3 filings
VOLVO VNM · model year
2009 VOLVO VNM
3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2009VOLVOVNM carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2009 VNM is engine with 2 filings, followed by trailer hitches (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 2009 VNM. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
Recalls (2)
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
10V49200012/10/2010
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, AS WELL AS 2008-2010 VT VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE INCORRECT ON THE VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL.
Recent Complaints
20191127ENGINE
MY OTHER ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK IS. THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE TO OPERATE. IF THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER CANNOT DETECT IF THERE IS A PLUGGED DPF/DOC FILTER ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM THE DRIVER CANNOT MANUALLY ACTUATE A REGEN CYCLE. THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST STREAM STAYS PLUGGED AND CAN LEAD TO VERY DANGEROUS EXHAUST BLOCKAGE UNDER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS CAN PRESENT A DANGER TO THE OPERATOR. VOLVO TRUCKS NEEDS TO OFFER A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT ALLOWS DRIVERS TO FORCE A REGENERATION CYCLE REGARDLESS OF "ATS STATUS" SO IF THE DRIVER KNOWS THERE IS A FAULT. THEY CAN DO A MANUAL REGENERATION TO CLEAR THE DPF MUFFLER OF SOOT AND CONTINUE ON DRIVING.
Mileage: 738,528
20191127ENGINE
MY VOLVO VNM TRACTOR TRUCK HAS AN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH BECAUSE THE TRUCK' COMPUTER DECIDED IT NEED TO STOP THE TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER GOES INTO "LIMP MODE". THE TRUCK SHUTS OFF FUEL AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO SAFELY TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD. ANY SENSOR FAULT SHOULD NOT TELL THE TRUCK'S COMPUTER TO RANDOMLY TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND CUT FUEL. ESPECIALLY IF A PERSON IS AN UNSAFE SITUATION. I'VE OWNED OLDER SEMI TRUCKS AND IF THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I COULD STILL "LIMP" THE TRUCK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. EVEN WITH THE SOUND OF METAL. THE FACT OF THE MATER IS. A SEMI TRUCK REQUIRE AIR PRESSURE TO OPERATE AIR BRAKES AND EVEN WITH A TRUCK MOTOR CLATTERING, THE AIR COMPRESSOR CAN STILL GENERATE ENOUGH AIR UNTIL THE DRIVE CAN SAFELY DRIVE THEMSELF FROM THE CENTER OF THE ROAD AND CALL FOR HELP. WITH THIS VOLVO TRUCK. ONE CANNOT DO SO. THIS IS A SAFETY LIABILITY AND VOLVO NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL ON THIS PROBL
Mileage: 738,458
20101025CrashTRAILER HITCHES
2009 VOLVO SEMI, WAS WESTBOUND WHEN HIS TRAILER BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRACTOR AND WENT OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRUCK THE GUARDRAIL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0372-89)*JB
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NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2009 VOLVO VNM have?▼
The 2009 VOLVO VNM has 3 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2009 VOLVO VNM?▼
Yes, the 2009 VOLVO VNM has 2 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 2009 VOLVO VNM?▼
The most-complained component for the 2009 VOLVO VNM is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TRAILER HITCHES.
Is the 2009 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 vintage: August 2026. 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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