- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 Volvo VN trucks manufactured April 14, 2008, to December 23, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience corrosion of the ball joints due to the seals being compromised, possibly resulting in accelerated wear and failure of the ball joint.
- The risk
- Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the drag links, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Volvo issued an interim notification to owners on October 28, 2015. Replacement parts are now available. Notices to owners were mailed on March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 option #1. Volvo's number for the vehicle inspection is RVXX1508. Volvo's number for the replacement of drag links is RVXX1509.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Volvo VN Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2014 Volvo VN with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2015 for the upper ball joint. For comparison, the 2013 has 1 and the 2015 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical VN year, for its age
#339 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Volvo VN problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2014 Volvo VN recalls 1
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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2014 Volvo VN
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
See attached document for complaint.
I slip seat between 5 of this style volvo and 9 freightliners. After driving volvos my body is ragged and beat up from the constant movement of the suspension and cab. Driving the same routes the freightliners do not beat up my body like the volvos. I have seen that there is an inquiry to volvo's excessive cab sway and wanted to add my experience to this inquiry.
Volvo VN: every year compared
All VN years2014 Volvo VN vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo VN | 2 | 1 | B | |
| 2014 Volvo S60 | 25 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2014 Volvo VNL | 8 | 12 | D | Compare |
| 2014 Volvo S80 | 1 | 1 | A | 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 2014 Volvo VN
Does the 2014 Volvo VN have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Volvo VN: upper ball joint (October 2015). 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 2014 Volvo VN?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Volvo VN had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 27, 2016 and the latest on May 23, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 Volvo VN a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 69 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 2014 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