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
Vehicle safety record
2005 Volvo 660 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2005 Volvo 660 with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 660 year, for its age
#314 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Volvo 660 problems
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No recalls for the 2005 Volvo 660
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Volvo 660. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2005 Volvo 660
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
Volvo 660: every year compared
All 660 years2005 Volvo 660 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Volvo 660 | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 2005 Volvo XC90 | 223 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S40 | 81 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S60 | 44 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo XC70 | 27 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 21 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 18 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 15 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo VNL | 6 | 6 | C | 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 2005 Volvo 660
Does the 2005 Volvo 660 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Volvo 660?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), lights (1), steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Volvo 660 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 8, 2008 and the latest on December 30, 2013. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Volvo 660 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2005 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