AI Damage2000 Volvo Volvo Truck: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 29% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 29% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 29% of all complaints
- 4 Latches, locks, linkages 14% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 6 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- Steering: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Tires: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Latches, locks, linkages: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 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.
2000 volvo conventional. Unit #1 was eastbound in far right lane. Unit #1 experienced blow-out on the forward drive axle, tandem, on passenger side of cab, causing damage to fuel tank, fiberglass body, and mud flap assembly. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0401-90)
Same component failed at 17291 miles. Both units were replace under warranty but when they fail the gas pedal is inoperative and the speed diminishes to less than 10 mph. This is hazardous on a busy highway. Besides the safety concerns, I am concerned about replacement of an expensive part every year.
Also there has been a time or two when I could not open the hood which I feel could be a potential hazard due to unforseen problem such as a engine fire etc.. The truck looks good without the latches on the outside, but believe me I've had a few exciting moments from the hood popping open on me as I'm coming to a stop…
Consumer owns four of these trucks, they are experiencing steer tire wear and problems with alignment, on one of the vehicles the left tire broke causing a fuel spill, two of the vehicles had tire blowouts, consumer also stated everything inside tire broke, consumer also states there were accidents, however did not…
The vehicle began to vibrate 9 months after purchase. Vibration was felt through steering wheel, but the cause is unknown. The dealer replaced tires and performed wheel alignment, but the problem was not solved.
The right drive axle tire blew out and began to spark, the driver pulled off the road and the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm
Driver experienced problems with the steering axle and the tire blew out causing loss of control and collision into ditch and guardrail, possible steering defect (ohio traffic crash report).
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Volvo Truck has 8 complaints (13 years in the data). This year has 7, about average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Latches, locks, linkages. Door, hood and tailgate latches, especially near the impact.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, suspension, tires. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (29%), smoke, burning smell, fire (14%), vibration (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?
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 Volvo Truck 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.