2000 Volvo 600 Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 22, 2015 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 600 Series years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo 600 Series. That is the most of any 600 Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 80,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Volvo 600 Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~80,000 mi
Power Train1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System150%80,000——
Power Train150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212015: 120151

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Volvo 600 Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Volvo 600 Series.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Rear drive axle/suspension u-bolt (PE00041) — opened Oct 4, 2000, closed Apr 18, 2001.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I was driving on the highway at 70mph when my 2004 s60 volvo shut down on me with no warning. There should be an alert or recall on this vehicle before it kills someone. I have read hundreds of articles about people having the same experience and unable to fix it placing themselves in danger…

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 22, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10721053

Heard a noise, and transmission stopped because transmission cooling unit hose busted. Contacted dealer. *ak

Power Train · received Aug 20, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8016776

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 600 Series?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo 600 Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Volvo 600 Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 600 Series model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.