Consumer stated that cruise control failed intermittently. *Yh
Vehicle safety record
2000 Volvo 770 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 35 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 770 with NHTSA, most often about the suspension (13) and the electrical system (7). Those complaints describe 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1999 has 33 and the 2001 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 770 year, for its age
#135 most complained-about 2000 vehicle
- Complaints
- 35
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2000 Volvo 770 problems
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No recalls for the 2000 Volvo 770
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35 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 770
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.
U bolts came lose, lost the spacers off of the leaf springs on driver's side, almost lost front end of vehicle. Which is causing the alignment to be off, cannot fix.Dealer contacted.*Ak
The vehicle is experiencing premature ateer axle tire wear, cupping and severe front end vibration. *Mj
The vehicle has experienced premature steer axle tire wear which is causing severe front end vibration. *Mj
The driver side window shattered.*Yd the brakes squeaked, there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the engine raced when the truck was in neutral, the transmission jumped in and out of gear, the gauges on the lcd display were acting erractically.*Jb
CONSUMER STATES MIRRORS ARE VIBRATING. *YD
The u bolts on the drive axles are undersized and fail prematurely. The front axle of the vehicle is heavy causing premature tire wear. The manufacturer has now made kits for u bolts replacement available to correct the defect, consumer was also informed that the tires had never been balanced which was also causing premature tire wear.*Yh
Consumer states tires are experiencing wear at 60000 miles and less, tanks were set back, however vibration is still occurring on front, shaking the computer out of the dash. *Slc
THE HOOD CYLINDERS FAILED. *YH
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE BUSTED. *YH
Vehicle is experiencing surging problems, consumer believe it?S because a loose ground strap is on the foot throttle pedal. *Yd
THE TRUCK HAD DASH LIGHT PROBLEMS. *YH
Experiencing problems with the starter which had to be replaced twice, the alternator which was replaced three times and the power inverter which has been replaced three times as well. *Jg
Owner experiencing numerous failures of the clutch, manufacturer notified. *Tt
Truck has vibration in the front end. Consumer has had 8 sets of steer tires. Consumers truck is still vibrating. Please provide any further infomation.*Ak
VEHICLE IS CONSTANLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *JG
Consumer stated the engine blew out twice.(Detroit diesel engine)*jb
Consumer states that there are electrical problems with the dash and stereo equipment due to a faulty wiring harness, the dealer is unable to remedy this problem with the electrical components.*Slc
Consumer states the cruise control on the truck is inoperative.*Jb
The vehicle has no stability whether bobtail or with a heavy load due to suspension problem. Consumer stated that the truck was so sloppy it was dangerous to drive. *Yh
Has experienced transmission problems because the hoses to the transmission cooler leaked. *Jg
Consumer states that the brakes have squeaked since time of purchase, he was informed this was occurring due to poor driving habits. *Slc
Consumer is experiencing wiring harness problems under the dash. *Yd
In the first week of ownership, the seals in the front wheels began leaking, then about 9 months later while driving, there was a grinding noise and a bump from the front end, consumer pulled over and saw nothing, so he started up the vehicle and hit the gas, the steering was gone and consumer lost control of the vehicle which went into a ditch and ended up tipping over, consumer saw that the wheel was sheared off clean on the inside, consumer stated there was a problem with the axle weight, however volvo states...
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this had nothing to do with the accident, consumer was injured in accident and volvo has since reposessed the vehicle, the owners address may not be correct, it was stamped over. *Slc
Vehicle is expereincing overweight steer axle problems,clutch problems becasue the forks wear in to the pressure plates, electrical problems with the dash, and the drivers window shattered. *Jg
Volvo 770: every year compared
All 770 years2000 Volvo 770 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo 770 | 35 | 0 | C | |
| 2000 Volvo S80 | 342 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S70 | 188 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo S40 | 122 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 103 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V70 | 93 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo V40 | 50 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo C70 | 26 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2000 Volvo C70 Convertible | 16 | 1 | D | 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 2000 Volvo 770
Does the 2000 Volvo 770 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 770 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 770?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the suspension (13), electrical system (7), body, doors & structure (5).
How many complaints has the 2000 Volvo 770 had?
35 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 18, 2000 and the latest on September 20, 2002. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2000 Volvo 770 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 49 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 770 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 770 years have the most complaints?
1998 (39), 2000 (35), 1999 (33). See every Volvo 770 year compared.
What should I do if my 2000 Volvo 770 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