2000 Volvo VN Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Volvo VN (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volvo VN. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and steering (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 150,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 96 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 27 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer was aware of the problem, but could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #863631, filed 2000-06Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2000 Volvo VN. While driving at an unknown speed, the hood of the vehicle opened spontaneously. The frontal visibility is reduced and increases the risk of a crash. The dealer must continually replace the underhood latches and linkages. The failure typically recurs after two years. Currently, all of the remedies have been insufficient in correcting the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 156,560.”
NHTSA complaint #10257706, filed 2009-02, 150,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150,000 and 150,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V457000Sep 17, 2004Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › MotorCovers: Volvo VN 2000–2004, VHD 2000–2004
On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.
- 02V037005Aug 15, 2002Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: Volvo VN 1999–2000, WAH 1999–2000, WG 1999–2000 +3 more
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to…
Recall details for the 2000 Volvo VN → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- DP01006Equipment certification labelClosed · May 10, 2001
- EA01011U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblieClosed · Apr 18, 2001
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. 96 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11000873May 2, 2024Engine. CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
- 10241904Aug 29, 2023Electrical system. CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10241906Aug 14, 2023Suspension. TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- 10240244Jul 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical…. CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10235288Apr 12, 2023Engine cooling. CBR: Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair. This solution provides supplementary information to be used when installing a Timing Gear Plate with Integrated Seal.
- 10235279Apr 12, 2023Electrical system, Brakes. CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
- 10232592Feb 21, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
- 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)
Other model years of the Volvo VN
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 145,980 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 150,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Volvo VN have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 Volvo VN as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Volvo VN is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2000 Volvo VN been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Volvo VN reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 150,000 miles and the middle half falls between 150,000 and 150,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.