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.
Steering
Volvo 660 Steering problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 660's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Latest 660 steering complaints
Steer shaft would lock up while driving and become inoperable. Dealer has been notified; however, has no remedy.*Ak
While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. Dealer contacted. *Ak
The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods. *Tt *scc
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
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