- The problem
- Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- The fix
- Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Volvo VN Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Volvo VN with NHTSA, most often about the lights (2) and the electrical system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2012 for the seat belts. For comparison, the 2004 has 1 and the 2006 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical VN year, for its age
#362 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Volvo VN problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2005 Volvo VN recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?S transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
- The risk
- This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on august 26, 2005. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
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2 complaints about the 2005 Volvo VN
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
The volvo vn heavy duty trucks have a low beam lighting system that is totally inadequate. These lights are much too dim and when the dealerships are confronted with this, they only want to sell an entire new lighting unit. No one seems to know what the problem is and the company seems to be using this as a "cash cow".
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo vn. The tractor trailers did not have circuit breakers which caused the fuse to blow and the brake light not to illuminate. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved. The mileage was unknown. *Ak
Volvo VN: every year compared
All VN years2005 Volvo VN vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Volvo VN | 2 | 2 | B | |
| 2005 Volvo XC90 | 223 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S40 | 81 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S60 | 44 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo XC70 | 27 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 21 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 18 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 15 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo VNL | 6 | 6 | C | 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 2005 Volvo VN
Does the 2005 Volvo VN have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Volvo VN: seat belts (October 2012); suspension (July 2005). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo VN?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (2), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Volvo VN had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 22, 2007 and the latest on January 15, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Volvo VN a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Volvo VN 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 VN years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2007 (3), 2005 (2). See every Volvo VN year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Volvo VN 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