2001 Volvo VN770 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 255,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Volvo VN770 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volvo VN770. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 255,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 33 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 12 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Fuel system2 40%
- Equipment1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The consumer stated that the truck had a wiring harness problem under the dash. Also, the ABS, traction control, and check brakes at next stop lights illuminated on the dash. The dealer replaced the main wiring harness twice but the problem was not solved, consumer was informed harness needed replaced again.”
NHTSA complaint #565250, filed 2001-08Fuel system: “The moon roof in the sleeper has shattered twice, consumer states there is no evidence of impact by object. The clutch leaks transmission fluid and water. Consumer states that the skylight blew out.”
NHTSA complaint #564334, filed 2002-02Transmission and drivetrain: “The truck had severe driveline vibration. Consumer states that the truck has been to the dealer seven times for the same problem without any satisfaction.”
NHTSA complaint #565354, filed 2002-05Mileage 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 255,000 and 255,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Volvo VN770 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. 33 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 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, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and…. CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine cooling. Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 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
Other model years of the Volvo VN770
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 255,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 33 | 41,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 31 | — | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 26 | 513 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Volvo VN770 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Volvo VN770 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2001 Volvo VN770 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Volvo VN770 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2001 Volvo VN770 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Volvo VN770 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 255,000 miles and the middle half falls between 255,000 and 255,000 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 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.