2000 Volvo 770: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (31% of complaints).
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“U bolts came lose, lost the spacers off of the leaf springs on driver's side, almost lost front end of vehicle. Which is causing the alignment to be off, cannot fix.dealer contacted.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2000
“Truck has vibration in the front end. Consumer has had 8 sets of steer tires. Consumers truck is still vibrating. Please provide any further infomation.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 1999
“Fawr is 13,200 and steer tires are michlin 11r22.5 with max single load of 6175, or 12,350. Front axle normally weighes 11,900, but if the consumer pulls the trailer at gross the tires could ne easily overloaded, the dual tanks are located completely aft.”Owner report · Structure
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“Tires are yokohama 295/75r22.5, single max load 6175lb and 5674 dual. The problem with this vehicle is the fawr is 13,200lb and tires are only rated for 12,350. Ofter he runs over 12,350 on the front steer and up to 12,900 plus on the front steer, he can get under 12000 for wgt restrictive states. Gone throught 5 sets of steer tires and has done 4 front axle alignments on veh, current mileage is 265,213.”Owner report · Structure
“Vehicle experienced catastrophic failure of the engine, cam had been replaced on 3 occasions, manufacturer notified. *tt”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
“Consumer states that two rear ABS sensors have been changed, consumer also states there are problems with the air tank. *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Air
“Experienced problems with the wiring harness under the dash causing the wiring to short which resulted in a fire, inverter was also wired incorrectly. *tt *dt”Owner report · Electrical System
“Vehicle is expereincing overweight steer axle problems,clutch problems becasue the forks wear in to the pressure plates, electrical problems with the dash, and the drivers window shattered. *jg”Owner report · Electrical System
“The vehicle has no stability whether bobtail or with a heavy load due to suspension problem. Consumer stated that the truck was so sloppy it was dangerous to drive. *yh”Owner report · Suspension
“The location of the fuel tanks causes the front axle to become overweight when fuel is added to both tanks, volvo agreed to make changes by stretching the chassis and moving the tanks farther back, however the changes would void the warranty. *slc”Owner report · Structure
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2000 Volvo 770 reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Volvo 770. The most complained-about area is suspension (31% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.