AI Damage2001 Volvo 660: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Volvo 660 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 67% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 33% of all complaints
- 5 Exterior lighting 33% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 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.
While driving cruise control would not disengage when brake pedal was depressed. Upon inspection noticed that rear brake lights were not working. Dealer diagnosed problem as switch within vehicle's electronic control unit, and replaced some fuses and relays, but problem continued to occur.
Consumer states that there was a vibration in the driveline upon deceleration due to loose u-bolts that caused the drive line to be out of adjustment.
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 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the 660 has 6 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Volvo 660?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 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 2001 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 2001 models
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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.