2000 Volvo Volvo Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Volvo Truck years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck. That ranks 4th out of 8 Volvo Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Volvo Volvo Truck recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", s5.1.6.3, "antilock power for towed vehicles." electrical power for the trailer anti-lock braking system (abs) can be disrupted when a switch located on the vehicle instrument panel is activated to control lighting within the trailer.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose of the towed vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer abs whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began april 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Risk: If an inappropriate gear is selected without the driver's knowledge, the vehicle will react differently than expected, possibly resulting in injury or crash.
Fix: Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
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.
2000 volvo conventional. Unit #1 was eastbound in far right lane. Unit #1 experienced blow-out on the forward drive axle, tandem, on passenger side of cab, causing damage to fuel tank, fiberglass body, and mud flap assembly. *ln (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0401-90)*jb
Same component failed at 17291 miles. Both units were replace under warranty but when they fail the gas pedal is inoperative and the speed diminishes to less than 10 mph. This is hazardous on a busy highway. Besides the safety concerns, i am concerned about replacement of an expensive part every…
Consumer owns four of these trucks, they are experiencing steer tire wear and problems with alignment, on one of the vehicles the left tire broke causing a fuel spill, two of the vehicles had tire blowouts, consumer also stated everything inside tire broke, consumer also states there were…
The vehicle began to vibrate 9 months after purchase. Vibration was felt through steering wheel, but the cause is unknown. The dealer replaced tires and performed wheel alignment, but the problem was not solved. *yh
The right drive axle tire blew out and began to spark, the driver pulled off the road and the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
Other Volvo Volvo Truck years
← 1999 Volvo Truck · 2001 Volvo Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Volvo Truck | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Volvo Truck | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 2 |
| 1999 Volvo Truck | 12 | 1 |
| 1998 Volvo Truck | 13 | 3 |
| 1997 Volvo Truck | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 Volvo Truck | 5 | 3 |
| 1995 Volvo Truck | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Volvo Truck model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.