2005 Volvo 660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 30, 2013 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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 2005 Volvo 660. That ranks 3rd out of 5 660 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 5 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Volvo 660 problems

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

Equipment1 · ~5 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~868,200 mi
Steering1 · ~479,522 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~5 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment133%5——
Exterior Lighting133%868,200——
Steering133%479,522——
Unknown or Other133%5——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822013: 120131

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Volvo 660 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.

Recent owner reports

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

The headlights on this class 8 truck are dangerous, very low light, you have to run with high beam all the time. I don't know how volvo slip this by dot need to be recalled. *tr

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 30, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10557902

M relocation, inc was moving an individual with an 18 wheeler onto the apartment community that i manage. While driving on my property, the driver destroyed a section of landscaping and the sprinkler system. The driver refused to give insurance information. *tr

Unknown or Other · received Jul 22, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10235313

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 (na) volvo 660. While driving 65 mph, the contact suddenly lost all steering control. He could not turn the steering wheel left or right. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the steering drag link had separated from the front axle. The contact did not notice…

Steering · received Jul 8, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10233516

Other Volvo 660 years

← 2001 660

YearComplaintsRecalls
200530
2001 66030
2000 660130
1999 66000
1998 66050

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo 660?

Owners most often report equipment, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Volvo 660?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.