Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Volvo VNL64T owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Serpentine belt keeps falling off. When it comes off vehicle overheats and can't be driven. Serpentine belt had to be changed 13 times. Premature steer tire wear. Over weight front axle . Leveling arm failure between axle, failed 3 times.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Premature wear from steer tires resulting from improper combination of race/bearings in meritor axles.
Suspension complaints in other VNL64T years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 1999 Volvo VNL64T?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volvo VNL64T, 89% of the model year's 45 complaints. The component named most often is front › hub (36 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Volvo VNL64T suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 1999 Volvo VNL64T. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
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.