2016 Volvo VNL for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 2016 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 2016 Volvo VNL
- NHTSA lists 6 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (7), service brakes (2) and suspension (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V668000 | 2018-09-25 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted. |
| 17V536000 | 2017-08-29 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016 Volvo VNL and VNM trucks equipped with certain Dana Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen. |
| 16V928000 | 2016-12-22 | service brakes, air | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling the electronic air dryer may result in oil and water contaminating the brake system. |
| 16V095000 | 2016-02-19 | suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 VT trucks manufactured from April 9, 2008, through September 24, 2009, and certain 2016 model VNL and VNM trucks manufactured from January 2, 2015, through to November 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with USK non-greasable drag... |
| 16V097000 | 2016-02-17 | steering | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the... |
| 15V026000 | 2015-01-22 | parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator | Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2016 Volvo VNL?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2016 Volvo VNL for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before you buy the 2016 Volvo VNL, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, service brakes and suspension. There are 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The figures, translated
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
What to expect from the VNL
As a car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
A good match for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Try the VNL on your commute, then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Running costs
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. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 2016 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Let us know
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2016 Volvo VNL from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Volvo VNL for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Volvo VNL
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Volvo VNL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 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.