AI Damage2000 Volvo 660: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Volvo 660 filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 13
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 31% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 31% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 23% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 23% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 23% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 23% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 15% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (31% of all).
- Suspension: 4 complaints (31% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (23% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (23% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (23% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer heard a noise. Transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. Contacted dealer.
Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.
The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and…
The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods.
Consumer stated that windows in the truck cracked or blew out.
Consumer stated the transmission was stuck in low range, and failed at 210,000.
Consumer states that the alternator is not getting enough volts causing vehicle to stall. Nlm
While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. Dealer contacted.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,843 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 27% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 660 has 6 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 13, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 660?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, suspension, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 13. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (8%), stalls while driving (8%), tires: bulges, blowouts (8%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Volvo 660?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Volvo 660 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.