Question 1

Is the Volvo VNL reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Volvo VNL has 64 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2019 (6 complaints), 2015 (6 complaints), 2013 (7 complaints). Years to avoid: 2016 (15 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Volvo VNL should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2016 Volvo VNL. The 2016 model has the most complaints (15) with the top issue being TRANSMISSION.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Volvo VNL?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Volvo VNL are 2019 (6 complaints), 2015 (6 complaints), 2013 (7 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2019	6	TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WHEN COASTING DOWN ...	Excellent Reliability
2018	12	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO VNL. WHILE DRIVI...	Average
2016	15	VOLVO AND MACK TRUCKS DRIVE SHAFTS OUT OF PHASE. M...	Below Average
2015	6	WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH OUR VEHICL...	Excellent Reliability
2014	11	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLVO VNL. WHILE DRIVI...	Average
2013	7	THE OWNER STATES THAT HIS DRIVERS EXPERIENCED TWO ...	Above Average
2012	7	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT...	Above Average

Volvo VNL — All Years

Volvo VNL — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid