1999 Volvo VN770 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 26%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Volvo VN770, 26% of the 31 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Excessive tire tread wear on front tire, wheel bearings loosen, 7 alternators failed, transmission failed, gear box failed, been in shop 3 weeks, seems something fails after each time in shop. Believes very poor quality regarding dealer shop performance.”
NHTSA complaint #10002560, filed 2003-01“Vehicle is experiencing problems with the u-bolts, also Volvo contacted consumer and sent 2 new tires to solve the premature tire wear problem, but the problem still exists, it now shakes and wanders over the road, shocks need replacing again.”
NHTSA complaint #565917, filed 2002-05“While driving the truck bucks and is hard to control on concrete. None of the power window mechanisms work. A fire occurred possible where the refrigerator was plugged in caused damage to the sleeper area.”
NHTSA complaint #565140, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo VN770
15 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Volvo VN770
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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