2003 Volvo conventional, unit 1 was stopped on the shoulder with overheated on the trailer. The heat caused the tires to ignite which in turn caused the trailer to ignite. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0327-89)*jb
Vehicle safety record
2003 Volvo VH Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Volvo VH with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2004 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical VH year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Volvo VH problems
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No recalls for the 2003 Volvo VH
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Volvo VH. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2003 Volvo VH
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Volvo VH: every year compared
All VH years2003 Volvo VH vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Volvo VH | 1 | 0 | C | |
| 2003 Volvo S60 | 123 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo V70 | 47 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo S80 | 29 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo S40 | 21 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo V70XC | 15 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo C70 | 7 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo V40 | 5 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Volvo VN | 3 | 4 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Volvo VH
Does the 2003 Volvo VH have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Volvo VH right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Volvo VH?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Volvo VH had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 22, 2010 and the latest on September 22, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Volvo VH a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo VH year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo VH years have the most complaints?
2006 (2), 2003 (1). See every Volvo VH year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Volvo VH has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data