# Volvo VNL 670 Used Price & Common Problems | Big Rig Risk

> Volvo VNL 670: used $4,900 to $39,900. Documented problems: I-Shift clutch service and crankcase pressure sensor. What to inspect before you buy.

**Verdict:** inspect

Used Volvo VNL 670: $4,900–$39,900 observed used across 6 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Crankcase pressure sensor, EGR system. Buy only after inspection.

**Observed used price:** $4,900–$39,900

**Documented failure risks:**
- Injector cups fail often, producing hard starts, low power, : Injector cups fail often, producing hard starts, low power, and aerated fuel, though the presenter notes it isn't the cause every time.
- Fuel filter housing internal check valves fail "pretty often: Fuel filter housing internal check valves fail "pretty often." Most of the failures covered
- Turbo actuator faults: Turbo actuator faults / actuator DTCs are called out as a frequent fault on these trucks (same
- Crankcase pressure sensor: Crankcase pressure sensor: a diaphragm inside the sensor fails, which throws off the oil-level
- EGR system: EGR system: either the EGR itself leaks, or the EGR cooler clogs, or there's an EGR
- I-Shift clutch service: I-Shift automatic-transmission clutch service after 500,000 miles is described as a bundled
- Valve cover gasket leaks: Valve cover gasket oil leaks are called out as a common, lower-severity issue on this engine, alongside its other known leak points.
- Charge air cooler / upper intercooler hose: Charge air cooler / upper intercooler hose: the factory metal clamp is called out as a known issue point.

## Sources
- [truckpaper.com](https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/for-sale/volvo/vnl-670/sleeper-trucks) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspV1ZtqP4A) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9jltHVIDvE) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeUY9Y0J8ng) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [dieselrebuildkits.com](https://dieselrebuildkits.com/collections/volvo) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [highwayandheavyparts.com](https://www.highwayandheavyparts.com/) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [CUMMINS ISX Inframe “FINISHED IN 6 DAYS” OEM Parts How Much Does it Cost $$$ Pet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrDuDh0DsbM) (accessed 2026-08-19)
- [soarr.com dealer inventory listings (6 real listings observed 2026-09-05)](https://www.soarr.com/for-sale/trucks/0/Volvo/VNL-670/all-for-sale) (accessed 2026-09-05)
- [NHTSA recall 19V617000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsacampaignnumber=19V617000) — "Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2015 VNL vehicles equipped with Meritor FF967 Non-Drive Front Steer axles.  The axles missed the heat treating operation during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing the axle beams to fracture." (accessed 2026-09-11)
- [NHTSA recall 16V097000 (STEERING)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsacampaignnumber=16V097000) — "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 junction block.  Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened.  Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft." (accessed 2026-09-11)

_Last verified 2026-09-11. Source: Big Rig Risk — https://bigrigrisk.com/trucks/volvo-vnl-670-volvo-d13/ — every claim checked against a primary source before publication (see /methodology/)._