2001 Volvo 770 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2003 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 770 years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo 770. That ranks 4th out of 4 770 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%). 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 2001 Volvo 770 problems

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

Electrical System1
Steering1
Structure1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%———
Steering1100%———
Structure1100%———
Suspension1100%———
Unknown or Other1100%———

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

2001 Volvo 770 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Volvo 770.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.

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 vehicle is experiencing front end problems, shakes, and the weight is heavy. *jg other problems are as followed: the starter had gone out, oil leak, seal between the engine and the transmission, and the steering feels soft when shaking. The average miles of the steer tires are 80k. *scc

Suspension · received Aug 15, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 565154

Other Volvo 770 years

← 2000 770

YearComplaintsRecalls
200110
2000 770350
1999 770330
1998 770390

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo 770?

Owners most often report electrical system, steering, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo 770?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.