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2000 Volvo 660 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 660 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (4) and the steering (3). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2001 has 3.

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FFar more problems than a typical 660 year, for its age

#181 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2000 Volvo 660 problems

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No recalls for the 2000 Volvo 660

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 660. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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13 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 660

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Transmission & drivetrain

Consumer heard a noise. Transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. Contacted dealer. *Ak

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 8016778
Engine & cooling

Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.*Ak *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8015079
Electrical system

Consumer states that the alternator is not getting enough volts causing vehicle to stall. Nlm

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8008090
Transmission & drivetrain

Consumer stated the transmission was stuck in low range, and failed at 210,000.*Yd

Filed Power trainNHTSA 564844
Steering

While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. Dealer contacted. *Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 8006167
Visibility & wipers

Consumer stated that windows in the truck cracked or blew out. *Yd

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 565261
Other & unknown

The vehicle was experiencing problems with the dash. *Tt

Filed Unknown or otherNHTSA 565119
Suspension

Consumer experiencing problems with the steer tires. *Slc

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 565048
Electrical system

Consumer states there is an electrical problem all through out the cab, there is also a problem with the wiring harness under the dash.*Jb

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565041
SteeringSuspension

The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods. *Tt *scc

Filed Steering · SuspensionNHTSA 565034
SteeringTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (The hood latch was replaced) scc

Filed Steering · Power train · Electrical system · Visibility · StructureNHTSA 565020
Body, doors & structure

When fully fueled vehicle exceeds 12700 on the front steer axle, dealer added equipment which made made the vehicle overweight on the front axle.

Filed StructureNHTSA 561936
Electrical systemFire

Wiring harness in the control panel in sleeper berth shorted resulting in vehicle fire. Volvo fired their own investigator who claimed problem came from control panel. *Mjs

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 558098

Volvo 660: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20013000Engine & coolingB
200013001Electrical systemF
19985000Transmission & drivetrainC
All 660 years

2000 Volvo 660 vs rivals

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Questions about the 2000 Volvo 660

Does the 2000 Volvo 660 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 660 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 660?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (4), steering (3), transmission & drivetrain (3).

How many complaints has the 2000 Volvo 660 had?

13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 12, 2000 and the latest on August 20, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 Volvo 660 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 16 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Volvo 660 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 2000 Volvo 660 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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