2006 Volvo Vn problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:driveline:differential Unit (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Seat Belts 2012-10-18 · campaign 12V510000 · 1,496 vehicles
Defect: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2002-2013 VHD and VN trucks, manufactured from August 4, 2000, through June 22, 2012, and equipped with bench passenger seats. The seat belt d-ring weld may not be sufficient enough to meet the seat belt pull test. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: In the event of a crash, an insufficient seat belt weld may prevent the seat belt from properly restraining the occupant. This increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Fix: Volvo Trucks of America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspected d-ring, free of change. The safety recall began on May 10, 2013. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.
Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve 2010-11-12 · campaign 10V571000 · 6,187 vehicles
Defect: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 AND 2009 VHD, MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 VN, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 VT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR RELEASE FIFTH WHEEL. THE INVERSION VALVE ON THE FRAME MAY BE ORIENTATED WHERE CONTAMINANTS CAN ENTER THE VALVE THROUGH THE EXHAUST PORT. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKE VALVE MAY CORRODE.
Risk: CORROSION OF THE VALVE CAN CAUSE IT TO MALFUNCTION, THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INVERSION VALVE AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Service bulletins (145)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-09-21 · TSB 373-001 202609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. the alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insulation damage during normal vehicle operat
Electrical System 2026-03-03 · CBR 453-6 032026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - volvo chassis - voltage warning (low battery light, alternator light) illuminated (on) in the instrument cluster after the cluster is replaced - us04 emissions, model years 2005 to 2007.
Suspension 2026-03-03 · CBR 2246-5 032026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - z spring bracket wear. volvo chassis
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-28 · CBR 2488 072025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - a significant gps reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit gps location data.
Engine 2024-05-02 · CBR-2139 202405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr - 11 liter engines - fuel in oil.
Electrical System 2023-08-29 · CBR-2120 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cbr: volvo vhd & vn models - vehicle wil not start, pto active message displayed in cluster, pto light on when pto switch is turned off
Showing the 6 most recent of 145 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-04-27 · Electrical System · 570,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2006 volvo tractor trailer. the contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 mph, the contact smelled burning from the rear of the vehicle and noticed an unknown warning light illuminate on the instrument panel. the rear of the vehicle caught on fire and the contact was able to douse the fire using a fire extinguisher. …”
2006-08-07 · Power Train:driveline:differential Unit“dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right, and the tires wore unevenly. the vehicle was taken to several service dealers, where several alignments were performed. the problems persisted. the dealer was subsequently unable to determine the cause of the problem. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.