The headlights on this class 8 truck are dangerous, very low light, you have to run with high beam all the time. I don't know how volvo slip this by dot need to be recalled. *Tr
1998-2005 · 4 model years
Volvo 660 Problems by year
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the Volvo 660 across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (13). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
660 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 660 problems
Latest 660 complaints
M relocation, inc was moving an individual with an 18 wheeler onto the apartment community that I manage. While driving on my property, the driver destroyed a section of landscaping and the sprinkler system. The driver refused to give insurance information. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 (na) volvo 660. While driving 65 mph, the contact suddenly lost all steering control. He could not turn the steering wheel left or right. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the steering drag link had separated from the front axle. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The current and failure mileages were 479,522.
While driving cruise control would not disengage when brake pedal was depressed. Upon inspection noticed that rear brake lights were not working. Dealer diagnosed problem as switch within vehicle's electronic control unit, and replaced some fuses and relays, but problem continued to occur.*Ak
Consumer heard a noise. Transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. Contacted dealer. *Ak
Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.*Ak *jb
Questions about the Volvo 660
Which Volvo 660 years have the most problems?
Which Volvo 660 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 660 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Volvo 660 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (5), transmission & drivetrain (5), suspension (4) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo 660 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Volvo 660 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data