2001 Volvo VN770 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN770 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Volvo VN770. That ranks 4th out of 4 VN770 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Volvo VN770 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 40% | 255,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Volvo VN770 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Volvo VN770.
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
- Sleeper berth fires (PE01040) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 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.
Injector trouble causing major engine failure. *ak
The truck had severe driveline vibration. Consumer states that the truck has been to the dealer seven times for the same problem without any satisfaction. *yh
The moon roof in the sleeper has shattered twice, consumer states there is no evidence of impact by object. *yh the clutch leaks transmission fluid and water. *tt consumer states that the skylight blew out. *tt
Consumer had to replace air conditioning blower motor. *tt...*ak
The consumer stated that the truck had a wiring harness problem under the dash. Also, the abs, traction control, and check brakes at next stop lights illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the main wiring harness twice but the problem was not solved, consumer was informed harness needed…
Other Volvo VN770 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 VN770 | 33 | 0 |
| 1999 VN770 | 31 | 0 |
| 1998 VN770 | 26 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo VN770?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Volvo VN770?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Volvo VN770 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN770 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.