Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Volvo VNR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Volvo VNR has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V280000 High Voltage Battery Pack May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V255000 Adaptive Cruise Control May Cause Sudden Braking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V417000 Hubcap can Separate and Become Road Hazard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V782000 Parking Brake may Apply Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V536000 Die Cast Pedal Plate Casting Issue/FMVSS 121 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V535000 King Pin Missing Or Not Tightened Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V384000 Incorrectly Labeled Rear Axle Rating/Part 567 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V241000 Loose Steering Gear Fasteners NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Frequent recalls for critical braking, steering, and electrical systems suggest reliability concerns. The sparse complaint data hints at yet unresolved issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake pedal | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| hubcap | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| steering gear | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| coolant line | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| adaptive cruise control | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$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 changes every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Coolant system check annually
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brake pedal
- Aggressive braking on cruise control
- Loss of steering control
- Coolant leaks
- Excessive brake noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Volvo VNR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.