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Volvo VNL Engine problems by year

10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo VNL's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

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Engine recalls

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21V0650002 vehicles affected

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022 VNL vehicles equipped with Cummins X15 diesel engines. The capscrews that attach the flywheel to the crankshaft may have been improperly torqued, allowing the flywheel to detach.

Latest VNL engine complaints

2014 Volvo VNLEngine & cooling

The affected component is part of the exhaust aftertreatment system, also known as the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. These systems were implemented in nearly all Class 8 truck engines in the U.S. to meet 2010 emissions standards. The degradation could put the engines out of compliance with emissions standards. This is a very costly repair in excess of $10,000 in a truck with only 466,000 miles on it. we have had in many times and lots of repair cost to try to keep the truck in compliance and continues to go in Derate.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11518334
2014 Volvo VNLEngine & cooling

Volvo engine injector air leak on antifreeze and volvo they no one fix de injectoare they are bad

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11374593
2005 Volvo VNLEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo isx st2 heavy truck (na). The contact stated that coolant was leaking onto the ground. Additionally, the coolant compartment was low and had to be refilled several times by the contact. The coolant low warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 622,253. The vin was not available.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11088369
2014 Volvo VNLBody, doors & structureEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 volvo vnl. While driving at a low speed, the contact noticed coolant leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the grill was bent from the continual opening and closing of the hood. The dealer diagnosed that a valve and the grill needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the grill was never properly attached. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 390,000.

Filed Incident Structure · EngineNHTSA 10883580
2013 Volvo VNLEngine & cooling

Exhaust flex pipe developed a hole causing an exhaust leak which in turn prevented the truck from cleaning the particulate filter. This in turn created extra work on the turbo which became heated beyond normal temperatures which caused the plastic wheel well to melt. Vital components in the area of the extreme heat were at risk of failure due to this extreme heat cause by the backup in the exhaust system. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10682485
2007 Volvo VNLBrakesEngine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 volvo 780vnl semi heavy duty truck. The engines electrical system shut on and off when the vehicle was in traffic. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, none of the electrical components would function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice. The mass air flow sensor and the wires that shorten the frame of the truck which the abs sending unit communicates with each brake system were replaced. The manufacturer was called and advised the contact to call them back in a couple of days. The failure mileage was 354,926.

Filed Incident Service brakes, air · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10315491
2003 Volvo VNLEngine & coolingFire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 volvo vnl610 truck. The contact was driving approximately between 65-70 mph on normal road conditions. There was a strong burning odor inside of the vehicle. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. A loud explosion came from the rear of the vehicle. The rear sleeper area and underneath the hood engulfed into flames. The fire department was called to the scene. There were no personal injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent wrecker shop. The cause of failure has...

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not been determined at this time. The failure and current mileage was 728,000. The vin was rejected from the system which will be updated upon receipt of the complaint form. The vin # was not available.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10298416
2009 Volvo VNLSteeringSuspensionEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemAcceleration & cruise controlWheels & tiresDriver assistance

I bought a new 780 volvo truck june 23 08 since then I have over 78 service claims warranty at volvo truck north america usa mostly for bad shaking and loss of control of steering and nox sensor emissions coming threw air in cab and leveling control valves malfunctions and bad stabilization of tractor air flow threw turbo charger and manifold gaskets replaced 4 times because of turbo pressure in engine I shift transmission has had 2 ecm brains put into transmission has had problems from the beginning . Before I...

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pulled first load had to be put on wrecker at joplin down for another 4 days while part had to be found another is instrument cluster in control electronic failures sometimes has made motor quit talking to transmission which causes electric surge to shut down any response to transmission control including going down steep grades in low gear with jake break working codes are mid-128 mid-130 psid-205 fm-9 when this code flash threw instrument cluster open circuit causes no jake brake to work truck shakes and motor starts to loose power at time. Speed odometer has shut down and no turbo pressure and transmission will not shift with using manual mode no rpms on engine past 14 1500 truck has to be stopped and reset with key off about 5 minutes dealership at one of volvo locations told me how to reset that problem 4 nox sensors have been put on truck won't work correctly since purchased and 4 tires have been put on steer axle and new hub assembly on drivers side along with new steering box, steering shaft 2 shafts along with a code showing off and on since that repair is mid -140 psid 45 fm 5 another open circuit steering module this is scary because as long as this code stays active you don't know if you can keep truck from swaying all over road empty or loaded steering wheel makes a metal to metal screeching sound like it needs to be lubed in cab other times truck soon comes to stop same problems has occurred 148 days in shop volvo wants truck at indy nov 9th help me. *Tr updated ivoq 05/25/10

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · Vehicle speed control · Tires · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 10289679
2005 Volvo VNLSteeringEngine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 volvo vnl. The contact stated that in warmer weather conditions the engine would stall without any prior warnings. As a consequence his risk for vehicle crash is increased. It would take approximately thirty minutes to restart. The vehicle was taken to a dealer in which the technician did not identify the cause of the failure. 10/26/09. *Lj the power steering was inoperative. Updated 10/26/09

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10282085
2004 Volvo VNLEngine & cooling

My volvo truck started having low power problem after a certified volvo dealer replaced copper cups on it. To fix that problem, I took the truck to another certified volvo dealer, who replaced egr valve,which was under warranty. According to them, it was supposed to resolve the problem, but it did not. It still had low power. I brought it back to them. After testing it for the second time, they said that copper cups were the problem and suggested me to take it back to the dealer who fixed them. I followed their...

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advice and for the second time took it back to the first dealer. He found low boost power, which is also under warranty, but did not guarantee the correction of the problem. Last month I spend more than $6,000 on fixing my truck, but the situation is getting worse instead of getting better. Since I bought the truck in july of 2007, I've spent $16,000 on its repairs. All repairs were done by volvo dealers. I've got all the receipts. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10265699

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