Total Complaints
2 filings
VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK · model year
2002 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK
2 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2002VOLVOVOLVO TRUCK carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 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 2002 VOLVO TRUCK is service brakes, air with 1 filings, followed by unknown or other (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 2002 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.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
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 |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20020920UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE FEELS THAT THE DASHBOARD GIVES OFF EXCESSIVE GLARE DURING DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS, CREATING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND HAS CONSISTENTLY EXPRESSED NO DESIRE TO HELP THE OWNER WITH A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE.
20020820FireSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
WHILE IN MOTION, THE CONVERSION DOLLEY ON THE THIRD TRAILERS BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE, OHIO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT. *JG
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2002 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK have?▼
The 2002 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2002 VOLVO VOLVO TRUCK is SERVICE BRAKES, AIR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Is the 2002 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.
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.