Total Complaints
18 filings
VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK · model year
1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK
18 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1999VOLVOVOLVO TRUCK carries 18 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 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 VOLVO TRUCK is suspension with 5 filings, followed by suspension:front (1) and visibility:windshield wiper/washer (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.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 1999 VOLVO TRUCK. 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.
18
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
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 |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20040107STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S LEFT STEERING ARM CAME APART. THE VEHICLE THEN DRIFTED INTO THE WALL AND CAME TO REST. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING ARM WAS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MR *NM
20030206SUSPENSION
THE AVERAGE MILES THE CONSUMER GETS OUT OF A SET OF STEERING TIRES ARE: 1ST SET-85K, 2ND SET-100K, AND IS NOW ON THE 3RD SET OF TIRES. (VOLVO TRUCKS OF NORTH AMERICA/MODEL-UNGIO) SCC
20020905SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEER AXLE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE WEAR, THE LEFT SIDE FRONT UBOLT FAILED AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE INNER SIDEWALL OF A TIRE. *SLC
20020813SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
CONSUMER IS A DRIVER FOR FOOD LION. THE COMPLAINT IS WITH THE BRAKES ON THE OLDER MODEL SEMI TRUCKS. THEY FREEZE UP IN THE MORNINGS WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD. A CO-WORKER HAD A MISHAP WITH ONE OF THE VEHICLES. THE BRAKES FROZE CAUSING THE CO-WORKER TO LOSE CONTROL AND OVER TURN THE VEHICLE. *JG
20020521SUSPENSION
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO CENTER PIN SHEERED OFF AND U-BOLT WAS MISSING, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED IT WAS DUE TO IMPACT OF JACKKNIFE. *YH
20020514SUSPENSION
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END RESULTING IN AXLE SLIDING AROUND CURVE CAUSING A ROLLOVER 25-MARCH-2000, CONSUMER HEARD LOUD SNAP AS ACCIDENT HAPPENDED, FRONT LEFT TIRE WAS BENT, CONTACTED SPECIALIST CLAIMS WHO SAID THE AXLE SHIFTED. *TT
20020514UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH. *TT
20020514VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. THE HEATER FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS MAKING THE JAKE BRAKE INOPERABLE. *JG
20020514ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. THE HEATER FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS MAKING THE JAKE BRAKE INOPERABLE. *JG
20020514EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THE DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUT OFF. THE HEATER FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. THE ENGINE IDLES HIGH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS MAKING THE JAKE BRAKE INOPERABLE. *JG
20020514ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS.
20020514SUSPENSION
CONSUMER OWNS FOUR OF THESE TRUCKS, THEY ARE EXPERIENCING STEER TIRE WEAR AND PROBLEMS WITH ALIGNMENT, ON ONE OF THE VEHICLES THE LEFT TIRE BROKE CAUSING A FUEL SPILL, TWO OF THE VEHICLES HAD TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED EVERYTHING INSIDE TIRE BROKE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WERE ACCIDENTS, HOWEVER DID NOT SPECIFY AS TO WHICH VEHICLES. *YD
20020418STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB
20020418SUSPENSION
CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB
20020418EQUIPMENT
CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB
20020418SEATS
CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB
20010213SUSPENSION:FRONT
THE TRUCK IS LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS EXTENSIVE SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHAT CAUSED >REPLACEMENT OF TWO WINDSHIELDS.>THE TRUCK LOOSES WHEEL ALIGNMENT.>MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT A VOLVO GMC TRUCK OF CHICAGO DETERMINED THAT>THE TRUCK HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. (I HAVE INVOICE TO PROVE IT)>
20010213VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE TRUCK IS LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS EXTENSIVE SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHAT CAUSED >REPLACEMENT OF TWO WINDSHIELDS.>THE TRUCK LOOSES WHEEL ALIGNMENT.>MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT A VOLVO GMC TRUCK OF CHICAGO DETERMINED THAT>THE TRUCK HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. (I HAVE INVOICE TO PROVE IT)>
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK have?▼
The 1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK has 18 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK is SUSPENSION with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:FRONT and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Is the 1999 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK 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.
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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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