Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2025 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2024 | 0 | typical | 8 | — | Few |
| 2023 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2022 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2021 | 0 | typical | 6 | — | Few |
| 2020 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2019 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2018 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2017 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2016 | 0 | typical | 4 | — | Few |
| 2015 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2014 | 0 | typical | 6 | — | Few |
| 2013 | 1 | 1.5× | 6 | Electrical | Few |
| 2012 | 0 | typical | 11 | — | Few |
| 2011 | 0 | typical | 9 | — | Few |
| 2010 | 0 | typical | 5 | — | Few |
| 2009 | 0 | typical | 6 | — | Few |
| 2008 | 2 | 2.0× | 10 | Fuel System | Few |
| 2007 | 2 | 2.0× | 10 | Engine | Few |
| 2006 | 0 | typical | 6 | — | Few |
| 2005 | 3 | 2.5× | 6 | Suspension | Few |
| 2004 | 3 | 2.5× | 7 | Body | Few |
| 2003 | 3 | 2.5× | 11 | Electrical | Few |
| 2002 | 0 | typical | 9 | — | Few |
| 2001 | 1 | 1.5× | 10 | Steering | Few |
| 2000 | 0 | typical | 7 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median VHD year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Volvo VHD problems
Latest Volvo VHD recalls
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VAH, VN, VHD, 2026-2027 VNL (4) and VNR (4) vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the wheel and hub mating surfaces, remove any masking material, and replace any worn components if necessary, free…
Electrical system › Software
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks. The wheel lug nuts may be improperly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left-side lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025 VN and VHD trucks equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Volvo VHD should you avoid?
None of the Volvo VHD years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Volvo VHD problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (5), electrical system (3) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2). Engine complaints peak in the 2003 model year.
How many recalls has the Volvo VHD had?
61 recalls across 2000–2026. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Volvo VHD recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.