AI Damage2000 Volvo VN660: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Volvo VN660 filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
What fails most often
- 1 Suspension 53% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 27% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 20% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 5 Visibility 13% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 7% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel system 7% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- Suspension: 8 complaints (53% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (27% of all).
- Steering: 3 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Visibility: 2 complaints (13% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 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 has 20 identical trucks which are having problems with vibrating front end. There's a possible problem with the front wheel bearings and races fitting and tightening onto the front spindles.
While in motion vehicle is experiencing drive line noise and vibration which can be felt and heard through the shift lever.
Consumer has had problems with vibration and possible premature steer tire wear causing the steer tires and front shocks to be replaced.
Vehicle is having problems with the wiring harness, the antilock brake light illuminates from time to time because of pins spreading on a wiring harness.
Consumer states that the rear u-bolts broke off of the front axle and at 385,000 miles one drag length failed; consumer also stated that the tire life is 32,000 miles per change and when in high loads tire life is 65,000 to 75,000 miles, also the truck came in with no u-bolts on front axle.
Consumer stated the windows in the truck cracked.. The vehicle experienced dash problems.
Consumer stated while traveling on the highway, the right front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle, the axle spindle dropped to the road causing damage to the truck, as the tire separated from the vehicle body damage occured.
Short in the panel which started to smoke, fan switch has been replaced on two occasions.
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 9,286 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VN660 has 8 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 15, above average.
What to check before buying
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- 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 VN660?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: suspension, electrical system, steering. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (27%), knocking, grinding or other noise (7%), smoke, burning smell, fire (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Volvo VN660?
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 VN660 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
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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.