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2000 Volvo 770 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo 770, most often about the suspension (49% of complaints). It is the most complained-about 770 model year since 2000.

Most common 2000 Volvo 770 problems

1. Suspension

   17 complaints · 49%

   Parts named most often: front, rear.

2. Electrical

   9 complaints · 26%

   Parts named most often: wiring, ignition.

3. Transmission

   8 complaints · 23%

   Parts named most often: manual transmission, clutch assembly.

4. Brakes

   6 complaints · 17%

   Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, supply, foundation components.

5. Body and structure

   6 complaints · 17%

   Parts named most often: frame and members, body.

6. Engine

   6 complaints · 17%

   Parts named most often: engine.

7. Visibility and wipers

   4 complaints · 11%

   Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, glass, side/rear, windshield.

8. Wheels and tires

   3 complaints · 9%

   Parts named most often: hubcap/cover.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2000 Volvo 770 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

• Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break

  EA02021 · opened September 6, 2002 · closed November 6, 2003
  Summary

  Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

• Sleeper berth fires

  PE01040 · opened December 3, 2001 · closed March 26, 2002

• Steering gearbox or u-joint

  PE01041 · opened December 3, 2001 · closed June 14, 2002

• Steering axle u-bolt

  PE01042 · opened December 3, 2001 · closed September 6, 2002

Questions about the 2000 Volvo 770

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo 770?

By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (17 complaints); electrical (9 complaints); transmission (8 complaints).

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo 770 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 770. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.

Is the 2000 a bad year for the Volvo 770?

It is the most complained-about 770 model year since 2000, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

Other Volvo 770 years

• 2000

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