1999 Volvo VN770: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 31 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (23% of complaints).
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recalls
31
owner complaints
1
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: suspension (23%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)23% · 7 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)19% · 6 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)13% · 4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)13% · 4 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)10% · 3 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)10% · 3 complaints
“Excessive tire tread wear on front tire, wheel bearings loosen, 7 alternators failed, transmission failed, gear box failed, been in shop 3 weeks, seems something fails after each time in shop. Believes very poor quality regarding dealer shop performance. *nlm”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2003
“The front end exceeds fawr on weight (attached ticket), if tanks were full the weight would be at 12,800 max rating on the tires is 12,300. *mjs”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2000
“Vehicle is experienceing premature steer tire wear. The tire shop would not warranty the tires because of possible front end alignment problems. After having the alignment shop inspect vehicle, it was determined that it was a steer tire problem. An engineer advised consumer to have the leaf spring and supports extended about a foot. *jg”Owner report · Suspension · Jun 1999
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“While driving the truck bucks and is hard to control on concrete. None of the power window mechanisms work. A fire occurred possible where the refrigerator was plugged in caused damage to the sleeper area. *tt *nlm”Owner report · Visibility
“Consumer received recall (rvxx0103b, however is unhappy that volvo is only changing the tires, rims, and the label, consumer states the fawr on the door label is 11,670, the truck contains a generator but was added after the purchase of the truck, consumer states that when fully fueled and loaded the front axle weight averages 13,400 plus, consumer states changing the tires will not help, the original spec sheet which shows the front axle as a 13,200 lb axle, but label says 11,670, after the recall is accomplished, the vehicle will exceed the steer axle weight in certain states. *jb”Owner report · Equipment
“Experiencing tire wear, has had an alignment within 600 miles and then a 3 way alignment, tanks were also moved back. *jg”Owner report · Suspension
“While truck was being driven u- bolt on front passenger side broke, and became lodged between tire and frame of vehicle. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Suspension
“While driving on highway cable that holds steering wheel broke, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Steering
“Axle is over wieght, causing premature wearing of tires and extreme vibration in front end of vehicle. Please give any further details.*ak”Owner report · Power Train
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Is the 1999 Volvo VN770 reliable?
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Volvo VN770. The most complained-about area is suspension (23% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.