Volvo Vn years to avoid
The Volvo Vn years to avoid are 1999, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2027 is the cleanest year on record.
148
Total complaints
47
Recall campaigns
1996–2027
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Vn years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 49 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 44 |
Every Vn year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 10 | 2 | |
| 1999avoid | 49 | 5 | |
| 1998avoid | 44 | 6 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 | |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Volvo Vn years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Vn years to avoid are 1999, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2027.
What is the best year for the Volvo Vn?
By complaint volume, 2027 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Vn years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Volvo Vn have?
Across all model years, the Vn has 47 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 148 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.