2000 Volvo VN770 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 30%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Volvo VN770, 30% of the 33 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.
“Consumer states the transmission has difficulty shifting downward in low ranges. The transmission flashes the gear number and does not engage unless at a complete stop of during acceleration. Transmission will stick in various gears without any warning.”
NHTSA complaint #565372, filed 2002-05“The transmission grinds between gears and 18-speed is inoperable (18 speed eaton fuller), the clutch is difficult to get into gear and has been replace3d twice, the slave cylinder leaks and it has been replaced twice (eaton self adjusting clutch) . Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #564453, filed 2002-02“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.”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Volvo VN770
21 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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