2000 Volvo 770 Problems
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Volvo 770 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volvo 770. The part named most often is suspension, with 17 complaints (49% of the total), followed by electrical system (9) and transmission and drivetrain (8). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 28 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension17 49%
- Electrical system9 26%
- Brakes6 17%
- Engine cooling6 17%
- Body and structure6 17%
- Steering3 8.6%
- Vehicle speed control3 8.6%
- Interior lighting2 5.7%
Also reported: Wheels (2), Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Other or unknown (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Suspension: “The u bolts on the drive axles are undersized and fail prematurely. The front axle of the vehicle is heavy causing premature tire wear. The manufacturer has now made kits for u bolts replacement available to correct the defect, consumer was also informed that the tires had never been balanced which was also causing premature tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #565925, filed 2002-05Electrical system: “Vehicle is experiencing lifeguard system problems. This feature will shut down electrical components when it senses the draw on the batteries and the voltage left in the batteries, consumer states he has put new batteries in and Volvo has replaced an alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #565373, filed 2002-06Transmission and drivetrain: “The driver side window shattered. The brakes squeaked, there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the engine raced when the truck was in neutral, the transmission jumped in and out of gear, the gauges on the lcd display were acting erractically.”
NHTSA complaint #565615, filed 2002-06Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Volvo 770 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 28 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10215281Jun 21, 2022Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022Brakes. DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276Jun 21, 2022Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215265Jun 21, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring…
- 10215283Jun 17, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215306Jun 15, 2022Steering, Suspension. Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215308Jun 7, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215263Jun 6, 2022Electrical system, Equipment. Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10215282Jun 3, 2022Engine cooling. DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215279Jun 3, 2022Engine cooling. NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
Other model years of the Volvo 770
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Volvo 770 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Volvo 770 have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volvo 770 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Volvo 770 is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 17 complaints (49% of the total), followed by electrical system with 9.
Has the 2000 Volvo 770 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.