2001 Volvo 660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 660 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo 660. That ranks 3rd out of 5 660 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volvo 660 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving cruise control would not disengage when brake pedal was depressed. Upon inspection noticed that rear brake lights were not working. Dealer diagnosed problem as switch within vehicle's electronic control unit, and replaced some fuses and relays, but problem continued to occur.*ak
Consumer states that there was a vibration in the driveline upon deceleration due to loose u-bolts that caused the drive line to be out of adjustment. *yh
Consumer states exhaust fell out from under cab. *tt
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo 660?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo 660?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.