- The problem
- Volvo trucks is recalling 127,764 my 2001-2008 vhd, vnl, vnm, and my 2005-2008 vt trucks. A seal may fail allowing water and contaminants to seep into the windshield wiper motor.
- The risk
- If this happens a short circuit may occur, which over time could possibly lead to a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Volvo will replace the wiper motor free of charge. Since this recall involves a large number of vehicles, volvo will release the recall in stages as parts are received. Priority will be given to the vehicles located in the regions/states that have a corrosive environment. The recall began on september 30, 2009. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Volvo VT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Volvo VT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the motor.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical VT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Volvo VT recalls 3
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 trucks, the circuit protection (i.E. Automatic circuit breakers) used to protect the vehicle lighting system may not provide adequate protection.
- The risk
- If a short circuit occurs and is left untreated, components and wiring may be subject to overheating which could possibly result in a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the circuit breakers with fuses. The recall began on february 25, 2008. Owners may contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
- 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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Volvo VT: every year compared
All VT years2005 Volvo VT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Volvo VT | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 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 VT
Does the 2005 Volvo VT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Volvo VT: motor (May 2009); fuses and circuit breakers (December 2007); 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.
How many complaints has the 2005 Volvo VT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Volvo VT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Volvo VT 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 VT years have the most complaints?
2006 (1), 2007 (1), 2012 (1). See every Volvo VT year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Volvo VT 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