Consumer explains the auto shift on vehicle changes on it's own. Vehicle has been to several repair shops but to no avail. Loose connections in the transmission have been replaced numerous times. A speed sensing module was also replaced on the transmission. *Jg
2001-2001 · 1 model year
Volvo VN660 Problems by year
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the Volvo VN660 across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (7). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
VN660 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 0 | - |
Most common VN660 problems
Latest VN660 complaints
Consumer stated there was a severe noise in the transmission, dealer found transmission cooler severely leaking, causing damage to all gearing in the front box and front 3 gears, dealer rebuilt the transmission and replaced the transmission cooler, the cooler has failed 4 times. *Slc
Consumer stated that the truck had transmission problems, however the manufacturer of the transmission says it is an engine problem and the manufacturer for the engine says it is a transmission problem. *Yh
Consumer states that the in-dash radio failed, it was not covered under warranty due to new cb antennas that cancelled the warranty, consumer states there is nothing in the owners manual or warranty that states that claim. *Slc
The driver tires show abnormal wear, the vehicle experienced abnormal drive train vibration. The front axle sounds like its going to fall off when driving over a bump, also there is a u-bolt problem. *Yh
Transmission will shift erratically, it will sometimes shift from high to low or to neutral, when vehicle is at idle it sometimes will go into gear by itself without the driver having to do anything. *Slc
Questions about the Volvo VN660
Which Volvo VN660 years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (7). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Volvo VN660 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (4), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo VN660 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Volvo VN660 model year on file.
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