2000 Volvo VN770: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (39% of complaints).
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0
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
fire reports
41,000
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 (39%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)39% · 13 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)12% · 4 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)12% · 4 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)9% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9% · 3 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)9% · 3 complaints
“Owner complained that autoshift transmission has failed twice - rebuilt after 6 months. Headlights "flicker", poor electrical contacts. Excessive vibration and poor wear on steer tires. Alignment good - unk reason for poor tire tread life. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2003
“Consumer complains of front end shaking, tires only lasted 40000 miles before showing steel belts (no model of tire given). *slc”Owner report · Suspension
“Average vehicle weight exceeds 12,700 or more, bobtailing with full tanks is 12,080, when loaded (65000+) gross weight exceeds 12,700 on the front end, fuel tanks and 5th wheel have been set back as far as possible. *mjs”Owner report · Structure
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“Engine rpm intermittent rev's high and feels like vehicle wants to take off, have to de-clutch to reduce rpm. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System
“The front bolt on the driveshaft yoke was loose due to a vibration in the front, and the steer tires are cupping. *tt the consumer has experienced wiring harness problems and a paint defect. *scc”Owner report · Suspension
“The vehicle had come with no u-bolts on the rear axle, in 385000 miles 3 drag links, 11 alignments, one set of 4 u-bolts and one set of rear u-bolts was installed on vehicle, consumer also states that the back u-bolts broke off. *yd the tire life/per tire is 70k miles. *scc”Owner report · Suspension
“The consumer states that the front tires were worn on the front axle because of the set back front axle and the amount of weight on the front end. *yh”Owner report · Suspension
“The vehicle shocks were bad and caused tire wear. The dash shorted out and the speedometer reads incorrectly. The lug nuts constantly come off the wheel. The consumer received a recall on the a/c system but has been unable to find a dealership willing to make the repairs. *tt *nlm”Owner report · Suspension
“Consumer stated that volvo moved the tanks back 18 inches to take the weight off the front axle, now the tanks get covered with all road dirt and mud on the catwalk, volvo replaced the front wheels and tires with 11r22.5 to cut down on the weight, however the front of the vehicle is still too heavy.*jb”Owner report · Suspension
“The turbo engine failed at 37,000 miles. *yh the consumer also experienced abnormal tire wear and the alternator had gone out. *scc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling
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Is the 2000 Volvo VN770 reliable?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Volvo VN770. The most complained-about area is suspension (39% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo VN770 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 41,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.