1999 Volvo VN610 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Volvo VN610, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Volvo VN610. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Volvo VN610 have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 501,493 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Owner reports that ball socket on drag link separated creating a loss of steering. Vehicle departed right side of roadway and came to rest in a swamp. Owner reports vehicle mileage at just over 501,00”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 19, 2003 · Steering
“Poor tire tread wear - tread fails after 60000 miles. Wheel alignment good, perhaps springs too weak. Steer axle appears heavy - bobtail weight 12,180 lbs. Vehicle equipped with cummins n-14 engine. *”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 11, 2003 · Tires
Compare Volvo VN610 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo VN610 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 59 |
| 1999 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 21 |
| 2000 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 Volvo VN610 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 Volvo VN610
How do I know if my 1999 Volvo VN610 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.