2000 Volvo 770 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 770 years
- About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo 770. That ranks 2nd out of 4 770 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (17 complaints, 49%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo 770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 17 | 49% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo 770 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Volvo 770.
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 stated that cruise control failed intermittently. *yh
U bolts came lose, lost the spacers off of the leaf springs on driver's side, almost lost front end of vehicle. Which is causing the alignment to be off, cannot fix.dealer contacted.*ak
The vehicle has experienced premature steer axle tire wear which is causing severe front end vibration. *mj
The vehicle is experiencing premature ateer axle tire wear, cupping and severe front end vibration. *mj
Consumer states mirrors are vibrating. *yd
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 770?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 17 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo 770?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Volvo 770 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 770 model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.