Volvo VNL64T Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo VNL64T model year from 1998–2000 using 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 1998, which drew far more complaints than other VNL64T years at the same age. The best years are 2000.

3model years
119complaints
0recalls
1998worst years
2000best years

Complaints by model year

199819992000634511
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VNL64T. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200011−77%—SuspensionGood
1999451.2×—SuspensionAverage
1998632.2×—SuspensionAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median VNL64T year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volvo VNL64T problems

  • Suspensionworst: 1998
    9882%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1998
    98%
  • Other / not specified
    87%
  • Steeringworst: 1998
    76%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1998
    76%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2000
    76%
  • Brakesworst: 1998
    54%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1999
    54%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1998
    43%
  • Body & structureworst: 1998
    33%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1998
    22%
  • Lightsworst: 2000
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo VNL64T should you avoid?

1998 — this year has the most complaints relative to other VNL64T years at the same age, led by suspension problems in the 1998.

What is the best year for the Volvo VNL64T?

2000 has the fewest complaints compared with other VNL64T years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Volvo VNL64T problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (98), electrical system (9) and steering (7). Suspension complaints peak in the 1998 model year.

How many recalls has the Volvo VNL64T had?

0 recalls across 1998–2000.

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.