Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 Volvo VN, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Suspension2
- Unknown or other1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 1996 Volvo VN.
| 1997151 8 Sept 1997 | Visual System THE RELAY THAT CONTROLS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN WET WEATHER … |
| 1997089 23 Apr 1997 | Structure THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION. IF THE SHIFT LEVER FAILS, THE TRANSMISSION CANNOT BE SHIFTED, AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME… |
| 1997054 19 Mar 1997 | Lights And Instruments THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. IF THE CONTROL MODULE FAILS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE. CORRE… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
97V033000 · Power train3 Mar 1997 · 1,035 vehicles
THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL LEVER CAN BREAK OFF AT THE TRANSMISSION.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 1996 Volvo VN: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10235288 | CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal. |
| 10215308 | Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion |
| 10215306 | Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria |
| 10215283 | AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures |
| 10215282 | DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer |
| 10215281 | Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission |
| 10215279 | NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10215277 | DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information |
| 10215276 | (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP) |
| 10215271 | DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions |
| 10215270 | Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer |
| 10215265 | Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer |
| 10215263 | Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data |
| 10213634 | Particulate Matter (PM) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions |
| 10213631 | DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer |
| 10213604 | Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster |
| 10213510 | Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding |
| 10213484 | Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information |
| 10212892 | Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) |
| 10212891 | VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App |
| 10209840 | Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
| 10207434 | Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer |
| 10207370 | Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines |
| 10194987 | Volvo Chassis - Stemco Hubcap Plug Will Not Stay In |
| 10169015 | Volvo Chassis - Discharge Recirculation Valve (DRV) - FSB 258-029 , Engine Turbocharger Compressor Bypass Valve Deletion Kit , Installation |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
EA01011 · Suspensionopened 18 Apr 2001 · closed 30 Jul 2002
U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation