Volvo VN: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Held up best: 1997, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2022, 2023

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2026too new to judge0 complaints · 3 recalls 2025too new to judge0 complaints · 8 recalls 2024too new to judge1 complaints · 7 recalls 2023solid year0 complaints · 9 recalls 2022solid year0 complaints · 6 recalls 2010solid year0 complaints · 4 recalls 2009solid year0 complaints · 4 recalls 20073 complaints · 3 recalls 20062 complaints · 4 recalls 20041 complaints · 4 recalls 20033 complaints · 4 recalls 2002solid year0 complaints · 5 recalls 19999 complaints · 5 recalls 19989 complaints · 6 recalls 1997solid year0 complaints · 9 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.