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2000 Volvo 770 Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 20, 2002
Components namedHow many of our component categories appear on at least one report for this model year. One report can name several.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2000 Volvo 770, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

  • Suspension1724.3%
  • Brakes68.6%
  • Body & structure68.6%
  • Engine68.6%
  • Visibility45.7%
  • Interior & seats45.7%
  • Steering34.3%
  • Driver assistance34.3%
  • Other / unspecified22.9%
  • Fuel system11.4%
  • Tires & wheels11.4%
  • Heating & air conditioning11.4%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

17
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

U BOLTS CAME LOSE, LOST THE SPACERS OFF OF THE LEAF SPRINGS ON DRIVER'S SIDE, ALMOST LOST FRONT END OF VEHICLE. WHICH IS CAUSING THE ALIGNMENT TO BE OFF, CANNOT FIX.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

NHTSA ID 8016134 · filed Aug 13, 2002

THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PREMATURE ATEER AXLE TIRE WEAR, CUPPING AND SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. *MJ

NHTSA ID 566253 · filed Jun 25, 2002
All 17 reports naming suspension

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.*YD THE BRAKES SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR, THE GAUGES ON THE LCD DISPLAY WERE ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565615 · filed Jun 6, 2002

THE HOOD CYLINDERS FAILED. *YH

NHTSA ID 565895 · filed May 30, 2002
All 8 reports naming transmission

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

8
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.*YD THE BRAKES SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR, THE GAUGES ON THE LCD DISPLAY WERE ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565615 · filed Jun 6, 2002

CONSUMER STATES MIRRORS ARE VIBRATING. *YD

NHTSA ID 565373 · filed Jun 6, 2002
All 8 reports naming electrical

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATED THAT CRUISE CONTROL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *YH

NHTSA ID 567544 · filed Sep 20, 2002

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.*YD THE BRAKES SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR, THE GAUGES ON THE LCD DISPLAY WERE ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565615 · filed Jun 6, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE HOOD CYLINDERS FAILED. *YH

NHTSA ID 565895 · filed May 30, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK IS BLOWING FUEL, INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER.*JB

NHTSA ID 565213 · filed Aug 15, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

6
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.*YD THE BRAKES SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR, THE GAUGES ON THE LCD DISPLAY WERE ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565615 · filed Jun 6, 2002

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE ENGINE, CAM HAD BEEN REPLACED ON 3 OCCASIONS, MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *TT

NHTSA ID 564132 · filed Jan 25, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED.*YD THE BRAKES SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RACED WHEN THE TRUCK WAS IN NEUTRAL, THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED IN AND OUT OF GEAR, THE GAUGES ON THE LCD DISPLAY WERE ACTING ERRACTICALLY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565615 · filed Jun 6, 2002

CONSUMER STATES MIRRORS ARE VIBRATING. *YD

NHTSA ID 565373 · filed Jun 6, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Interior & seats

Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE TRUCK HAD DASH LIGHT PROBLEMS. *YH

NHTSA ID 565572 · filed May 7, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS HAVING DRAG LINK PROBLEMS, HOWEVER VOLVO STATED THAT DRAG LINK WAS NOT WORN OUT ENOUGH TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565241 · filed Aug 15, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATED THAT CRUISE CONTROL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *YH

NHTSA ID 567544 · filed Sep 20, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS HAVING DRAG LINK PROBLEMS, HOWEVER VOLVO STATED THAT DRAG LINK WAS NOT WORN OUT ENOUGH TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*JB

NHTSA ID 565241 · filed Aug 15, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATED THAT CRUISE CONTROL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *YH

NHTSA ID 567544 · filed Sep 20, 2002

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SURGING PROBLEMS, CONSUMER BELIEVE IT?S BECAUSE A LOOSE GROUND STRAP IS ON THE FOOT THROTTLE PEDAL. *YD

NHTSA ID 565607 · filed May 7, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

IN THE FIRST WEEK OF OWNERSHIP, THE SEALS IN THE FRONT WHEELS BEGAN LEAKING, THEN ABOUT 9 MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND A BUMP FROM THE FRONT END, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND SAW NOTHING, SO HE STARTED UP THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE GAS, THE STEERING WAS GONE AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WENT INTO A DITCH AND ENDED UP TIPPING OVER, CONSUMER SAW THAT THE WHEEL WAS SHEARED OFF CLEAN ON THE INSIDE, CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE AXLE WEIGHT, HOWEVER VOLVO STATES THIS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ACCIDENT, CONSUMER WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT AND VOLVO HAS SINCE REPOSESSED THE VEHICLE, THE OWNERS ADDRESS MAY NOT BE CORRECT, IT WAS STAMPED OVER. *SLC

NHTSA ID 565067 · filed Aug 15, 2001

DRIVER EXPERIENCED LOOSNESS IN FRONT END & HAD TO HAVE ONE FRONT HUB RETORQUED. *ET

NHTSA ID 553123 · filed Jul 20, 2000

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *YH

NHTSA ID 565629 · filed May 9, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

TIRES ARE YOKOHAMA 295/75R22.5, SINGLE MAX LOAD 6175LB AND 5674 DUAL. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THE FAWR IS 13,200LB AND TIRES ARE ONLY RATED FOR 12,350. OFTER HE RUNS OVER 12,350 ON THE FRONT STEER AND UP TO 12,900 PLUS ON THE FRONT STEER, HE CAN GET UNDER 12000 FOR WGT RESTRICTIVE STATES. GONE THROUGHT 5 SETS OF STEER TIRES AND HAS DONE 4 FRONT AXLE ALIGNMENTS ON VEH, CURRENT MILEAGE IS 265,213.

NHTSA ID 561939 · filed Jul 9, 2001

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

THE HOOD CYLINDERS FAILED. *YH

NHTSA ID 565895 · filed May 30, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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