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2000 Volvo VN770 Electrical Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the electrical system, filed with NHTSA

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Electrical reportsComplaints 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.
10
Latest Jan 8, 2003
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
30%
of 33 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2000 Volvo VN770 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 10 reports on file name it.

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

Owner reports naming electrical

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

ElectricalEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Jan 8, 2003

EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE STALLING OUT. EXCESSIVE STEER AXLE TIRE WEAR. DASH LIGHTS CONSTANTLY INOPERATIVE. ALTERNATOR FAILS TO CHARGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AXLES MISALIGNED. *TT *NLM

NHTSA ID
10001567
Heating & air conditioningDriver assistanceElectrical+3 more
Filed May 30, 2002

THE FUEL TANKS WERE IN THE WRONG LOCATION, BUT THE DEALER AGREED TO MOVE IT FORWARD, ALSO THE THROTTLE SENSOR GETS STUCK AND THE TRUCK WILL NOT IDLE.*YH

NHTSA ID
565923
Body & structureHeating & air conditioningElectrical+5 more
Filed May 30, 2002
Fire reported

CONSUMER STATES A FIRE OCCURRED DUE TO THE FAULTY WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH, CONSUMER ALSO STATED DASH COMPONENTS BURN AND THE CLUSTER WENT OUT COMPLETELY. *SLC

NHTSA ID
565920
ElectricalEngineTransmission
Filed May 30, 2002

VEHICLE HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *JG

NHTSA ID
565653
ElectricalEngineSuspension+1 more
Filed May 30, 2002

THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH FAILED. *YH

NHTSA ID
565355
Body & structureElectricalInterior & seats+2 more
Filed May 28, 2002

WHEN CONSUMER TOOK THE OWNERSHIP OF TRUCK THE VEHICLE CAME WITH OUT ARMRESTS, ALSO WAITING FOR NEW SEATS, THEY ARE FALLING APART. *YD

NHTSA ID
565645
ElectricalEngineSuspension
Filed Aug 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AT 49000 MILES. *YH

NHTSA ID
565219
Mileage
37,000 mi
Heating & air conditioningElectricalOther / unspecified+1 more
Filed Aug 15, 2001

THE VEHICLE SHOCKS WERE BAD AND CAUSED TIRE WEAR. THE DASH SHORTED OUT AND THE SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY. THE LUG NUTS CONSTANTLY COME OFF THE WHEEL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE A/C SYSTEM BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A DEALERSHIP WILLING TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. *TT *NLM

NHTSA ID
565079
ElectricalPowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Aug 15, 2001

THE FRONT BOLT ON THE DRIVESHAFT YOKE WAS LOOSE DUE TO A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT, AND THE STEER TIRES ARE CUPPING. *TT THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS AND A PAINT DEFECT. *SCC

NHTSA ID
565018
Electrical
Filed Apr 13, 2001

ENGINE RPM INTERMITTENT REV'S HIGH AND FEELS LIKE VEHICLE WANTS TO TAKE OFF, HAVE TO DE-CLUTCH TO REDUCE RPM. *JB

NHTSA ID
560790

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.

Other components reported on this vehicle

Categories with enough reports to have a page of their own

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Elsewhere on this vehicle

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