2000 Volvo VN770 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 39%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Volvo VN770, 39% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 miles. 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.
“Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash, the wire broke on the fuel injector wiring harness, the brake lights and flashers quit working due to a short in the harness, and the dash lights continue to blow out. The vehicle has also eperienced u-bolt problems.”
NHTSA complaint #565211, filed 2001-08“The vehicle shocks were bad and caused tire wear. The dash shorted out and the speedometer reads incorrectly. The lug nuts constantly come off the wheel. The consumer received a recall on the A/C system but has been unable to find a dealership willing to make the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #565079, filed 2001-08“Experiencing numerous problems with engine stalling out. Excessive steer axle tire wear. Dash lights constantly inoperative. Alternator fails to charge electrical system. Axles misaligned.”
NHTSA complaint #10001567, filed 2003-01“The front bolt on the driveshaft yoke was loose due to a vibration in the front, and the steer tires are cupping. The consumer has experienced wiring harness problems and a paint defect.”
NHTSA complaint #565018, filed 2001-08“Consumer states a fire occurred due to the faulty wiring harness under the dash, consumer also stated dash components burn and the cluster went out completely.”
NHTSA complaint #565920, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10241904Aug 29, 2023CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
- 10240244Jul 24, 2023CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215276Jun 21, 2022(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215263Jun 6, 2022Unable 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
- 10213604May 31, 2022Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213518May 17, 2022Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213510May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213508May 17, 2022Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213519May 16, 2022Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10209840Mar 23, 2022Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo VN770
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Volvo VN770
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.
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