2000 Volvo 660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 660 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo 660. That is the most of any 660 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo 660 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo 660 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Volvo 660.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.
- Sleeper berth fires (PE01040) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 2002.
- Steering gearbox or u-joint (PE01041) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Jun 14, 2002.
- Steering axle u-bolt (PE01042) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Sep 6, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer heard a noise. Transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. Contacted dealer. *ak
Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.*ak *jb
Consumer states that the alternator is not getting enough volts causing vehicle to stall. Nlm
Consumer stated the transmission was stuck in low range, and failed at 210,000.*yd
While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. Dealer contacted. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 660?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo 660?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Volvo 660 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 660 model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.