2001 Volvo VN660 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN660 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo VN660. That ranks 2nd out of 3 VN660 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 71%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Volvo VN660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 71% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volvo VN660 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Volvo VN660.
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.
Consumer explains the auto shift on vehicle changes on it's own. Vehicle has been to several repair shops but to no avail. Loose connections in the transmission have been replaced numerous times. A speed sensing module was also replaced on the transmission. *jg
Consumer stated there was a severe noise in the transmission, dealer found transmission cooler severely leaking, causing damage to all gearing in the front box and front 3 gears, dealer rebuilt the transmission and replaced the transmission cooler, the cooler has failed 4 times. *slc
Consumer stated that the truck had transmission problems, however the manufacturer of the transmission says it is an engine problem and the manufacturer for the engine says it is a transmission problem. *yh
Consumer states that the in-dash radio failed, it was not covered under warranty due to new cb antennas that cancelled the warranty, consumer states there is nothing in the owners manual or warranty that states that claim. *slc
The driver tires show abnormal wear, the vehicle experienced abnormal drive train vibration. The front axle sounds like its going to fall off when driving over a bump, also there is a u-bolt problem. *yh
Other Volvo VN660 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 VN660 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 VN660 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo VN660?
Owners most often report power train, equipment, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VN660?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Volvo VN660 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN660 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.