2000 Volvo VN610 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN610 years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo VN610. That ranks 3rd out of 5 VN610 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (7 complaints, 39%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 18owner 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 VN610 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 | 7 | 39% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 11% | 387,125 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo VN610 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Volvo VN610.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, the air supply brake control release valve expelled the brake air and depleted the air brake supply without warning which resulted in poor brake function as well an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was inspected by a…
There was an air leak in the brakes.. This was the third time this happened. One could hear the air leaking from the brakes.*ak air pressure loss . *tc
The steering shaft sector of the u joint locked up. *jb
Consumer states the truck had dash problems. *yh
Consumer states experiencing problems with the steering gear box. *tt
Other Volvo VN610 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 VN610 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 VN610 | 21 | 0 |
| 1998 VN610 | 59 | 0 |
| 1997 VN610 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo VN610?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo VN610?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 Volvo VN610 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN610 model years, the 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.