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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

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 770. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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35 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 770

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 2.

Acceleration & cruise control

Consumer stated that cruise control failed intermittently. *Yh

Filed Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 567544
Suspension

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

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 8016134
Suspension

The vehicle is experiencing premature ateer axle tire wear, cupping and severe front end vibration. *Mj

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 566253
Suspension

The vehicle has experienced premature steer axle tire wear which is causing severe front end vibration. *Mj

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 566250
SuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

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

Filed Suspension · Service brakes, air · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 565615
Visibility & wipers

CONSUMER STATES MIRRORS ARE VIBRATING. *YD

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 565373
Suspension

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

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 565925
Suspension

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

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 565922
Body, doors & structure

THE HOOD CYLINDERS FAILED. *YH

Filed StructureNHTSA 565895
Fuel system

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FUEL LINE BUSTED. *YH

Filed Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 565629
Acceleration & cruise control

Vehicle is experiencing surging problems, consumer believe it?S because a loose ground strap is on the foot throttle pedal. *Yd

Filed Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 565607
Lights

THE TRUCK HAD DASH LIGHT PROBLEMS. *YH

Filed Interior lightingNHTSA 565572
Electrical system

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

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565592
Transmission & drivetrain

Owner experiencing numerous failures of the clutch, manufacturer notified. *Tt

Filed Power trainNHTSA 564132
Suspension

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

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 894612
Suspension

VEHICLE IS CONSTANLY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *JG

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 565242
Engine & cooling

Consumer stated the engine blew out twice.(Detroit diesel engine)*jb

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 565241
Electrical system

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

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565222
Acceleration & cruise control

Consumer states the cruise control on the truck is inoperative.*Jb

Filed Vehicle speed controlNHTSA 565213
Suspension

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

Filed SuspensionNHTSA 565196
Transmission & drivetrain

Has experienced transmission problems because the hoses to the transmission cooler leaked. *Jg

Filed Power trainNHTSA 565169
Brakes

Consumer states that the brakes have squeaked since time of purchase, he was informed this was occurring due to poor driving habits. *Slc

Filed Service brakes, airNHTSA 565083
Electrical system

Consumer is experiencing wiring harness problems under the dash. *Yd

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565070
SteeringSuspensionWheels & tires1 injury

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

Filed Steering · Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 565067
SuspensionTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

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

Filed Suspension · Power train · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 565065

Volvo 770: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20011000Body, doors & structureA
200035011SuspensionC
199933010SuspensionC
199839000SuspensionC
All 770 years

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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.

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What should I do if my 2000 Volvo 770 has a problem?

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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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