Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Volvo VN
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Volvo VN has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V037005 VOLVO TRUCKS/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V093000 VOLVO TRUCKS/FMVSS 120/LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V139001 VOLVO TRUCKS/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V225000 VOLVO TRUCKS/COMPACT HEATER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V055004 VOLVO TRUCKS/AIR BRAKES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Visibility 1 complaint
Of the 9 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Volvo VN has safety recalls related to steering linkages and tie rod assembly, along with some brake issues. However, the owner complaints about the vehicle are relatively low, mainly focused on suspension and powertrain, suggesting moderate reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| powertrain | 120,000–180,000 miles | $1,500–$2,000 | occasional |
| steering linkages | 90,000–140,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 60,000 miles
- Inspect and rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace suspension bushings at 100,000 miles
- Change transmission fluid every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wobble at low speeds
- Reduced braking efficiency
- Unusual noises from suspension
- Dashboard warning lights
- Excessive exhaust smoke
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Volvo VN at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.