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1999 Volvo Volvo Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 18 complaints on file for the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

18

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1999 compare to other Volvo Truck years?

Volvo Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted22 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 5 complaints1990: 6 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 5 complaints1995: 13 complaints1996: 9 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 22 complaints1999: 18 complaints2000: 15 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Volvo Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 1999 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Suspension739%
Visibility & Wipers211%
Other211%
Steering211%
Electrical System16%
Seats16%
Brakes16%
Engine16%
Lighting16%

Does the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V110000BrakesApril 11, 2002 · 208 units

Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE OF THE TOWED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WHICH WILL PROVIDE CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER ABS WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON OR RUN POSITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“CONSUMER OWNS FOUR OF THESE TRUCKS, THEY ARE EXPERIENCING STEER TIRE WEAR AND PROBLEMS WITH ALIGNMENT, ON ONE OF THE VEHICLES THE LEFT TIRE BROKE CAUSING A FUEL SPILL, TWO OF THE VEHICLES HAD TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED EVERYTHING INSIDE TIRE BROKE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

“CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other

“THE TRUCK IS LEANING TO THE LEFT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE.>THE TRUCK HAS EXTENSIVE SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHAT CAUSED >REPLACEMENT OF TWO WINDSHIELDS.>THE TRUCK LOOSES WHEEL ALIGNMENT.>MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT A VOLVO GMC TRUCK OF CHICAGO DETERMINED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers

“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S LEFT STEERING ARM CAME APART. THE VEHICLE THEN DRIFTED INTO THE WALL AND CAME TO REST. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING ARM WAS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MR *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 23, 2003

“CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT VALVE, FOOT VALVE HOOD SHOCKS, CAB BLOWER MOTOR STEERING COLUMN WERE ALL REPLACED, ALSO THE SUSPENSION LEVELING VALVE AND AIR DRYER WERE ALSO REPLACED.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats

1999 Volvo Volvo Truck — common questions

Is the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck reliable?

The record is thin — 18 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1999 Volvo Truck problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (7 complaints), steering (2 complaints), visibility & wipers (2 complaints).

Does the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1999 Volvo Volvo Truck under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.