2003 Volvo VNL for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 9 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
- 9
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Volvo VNL for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 2003 Volvo VNL
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1), engine and engine cooling (1) and interior lighting (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V282000 | 2010-06-24 | steering:linkages:drag:link:connection | VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2006 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED WITH A TRW SEALED DRAG LINKS. CERTAIN FACTORS CAN EXIST, WHICH IF LEFT UNTREATED MAY RESULT IN A BALL SOCKET SEPARATION. |
| 09V173000 | 2009-05-21 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING 127,764 MY 2001-2008 VHD, VNL, VNM, AND MY 2005-2008 VT TRUCKS. A SEAL MAY FAIL ALLOWING WATER AND CONTAMINANTS TO SEEP INTO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. |
| 07V573000 | 2007-12-14 | electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION (I.E. AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS) USED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE LIGHTING SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION. |
| 06V021000 | 2006-01-26 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH D12D ENGINES, THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER INLET PIPES OR THE PIPES THAT CONNECT THE EGR VALVES TO THE COOLER MAY CRACK OR BREAK. |
| 05V498000 | 2005-11-02 | wheels | CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT STEER AXLE AIR SUSPENSION MAY DEVELOP A FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN THE TIRES BECOME WORN. |
| 03V516000 | 2003-12-10 | equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer | ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, WHEN THE BUNK IS RAISED INTO THE STORED POSITION, AN OBJECT LEFT ON THE BUNK MAY INADVERTENTLY TURN ON A BUNK LAMP. |
| 03V260000 | 2003-07-22 | electrical system:wiring | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS MOUNTED ELECTRICAL INVERTER MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE INVERTER AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE INVERTER. |
| 03V204000 | 2003-05-30 | trailer hitches:fifth wheel assembly | ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS. |
| 03V038000 | 2003-02-06 | visibility:glass, side/rear | ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SLEEPER SECTION UPPER SIDE WINDOW GLASS MAY DE-BOND FROM THE WINDOW OPENING SLIDE TRACK MECHANISM. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Volvo VNL: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2003 Volvo VNL for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 2003 Volvo VNL for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the VNL
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 9 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
When the VNL makes sense
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Size and space
As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the VNL for a week and see how it fits your life. Try the VNL on your commute, then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Send a request
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Volvo VNL from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Volvo VNL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Volvo VNL
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Volvo VNL?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Volvo VNL before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Volvo VNL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.