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2 active recall campaigns on file, only 4 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
Limited NHTSA data — only 4 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 2 active recalls on file.
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Volvo vnl. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the check engine and engine fault warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the nox sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Volvo vnl. The contact stated that the truck cabin jerked out of control when a bump was hit or when driving on rough terrain. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear shocks; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic…
While driving, vehicle engine suddenly started running intermittent when hitting a bump or accellerating, then abruptly shut completely down while driving. Luckely the speed was low and we were able to stop, but ended up in the middle of the road. Upon inspection on the road,…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Volvo vnl truck. The contact stated the steering wheel locked up abnormally whenever the wheel was turned while the brakes were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer six times where there were various repairs performed. The repairs…
This presents a risk of injury with nonoperational conditions such as when the vehicle is being serviced.
This could allow the glass to come loose and possibly fall out increasing the risk of a crash.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 4 owner complaints have been filed for the 2011 Volvo VNL, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 4 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 2 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2011 Volvo VNL without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2011 Volvo VNL to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 4 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 4 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.