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
Vehicle safety record
2001 Volvo 660 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Volvo 660 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the lights (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 13.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 660 year, for its age
#300 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Volvo 660 problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Volvo 660
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Volvo 660. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2001 Volvo 660
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer states that there was a vibration in the driveline upon deceleration due to loose u-bolts that caused the drive line to be out of adjustment. *Yh
Consumer states exhaust fell out from under cab. *Tt
Volvo 660: every year compared
All 660 years2001 Volvo 660 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Volvo 660 | 3 | 0 | B | |
| 2001 Volvo S60 | 238 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V70 | 221 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo S80 | 179 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V70XC | 144 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo S40 | 84 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo C70 Convertible | 11 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo V40 | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Volvo Cross Country | 10 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Volvo 660
Does the 2001 Volvo 660 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Volvo 660?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), lights (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Volvo 660 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 28, 2002 and the latest on January 27, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Volvo 660 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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.
Which Volvo 660 years have the most complaints?
2000 (13), 1998 (5), 2001 (3). See every Volvo 660 year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 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