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2000 Volvo VNL770 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 Aug 15, 2001
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 VNL770, 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

  • Steering214.3%
  • Suspension214.3%
  • Brakes214.3%
  • Body & structure214.3%
  • Powertrain (other)17.1%
  • Transmission17.1%
  • Visibility17.1%
  • Electrical17.1%
  • Fuel system17.1%
  • Interior & seats17.1%

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

Steering

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

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

13 SP. EATON TRANSMISSION WILL GO OUT OF GEAR AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THENGO INTO GEAR BY ITSELF, THERE IS EXCESSIVE HUMM/VIBRATIONS, SOMETIMES WHEN SHIFTING THERE IS A LONG DELAY WHEN IN GEAR THEN A LOUD BANG.

NHTSA ID 561998 · filed Jul 13, 2001

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

Suspension

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

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASH.*JB

NHTSA ID 565092 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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

Brakes

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

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASH.*JB

NHTSA ID 565092 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAB SQUEAKS AND LEAKS.*JB

NHTSA ID 565087 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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

Transmission

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

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

13 SP. EATON TRANSMISSION WILL GO OUT OF GEAR AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THENGO INTO GEAR BY ITSELF, THERE IS EXCESSIVE HUMM/VIBRATIONS, SOMETIMES WHEN SHIFTING THERE IS A LONG DELAY WHEN IN GEAR THEN A LOUD BANG.

NHTSA ID 561998 · filed Jul 13, 2001

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.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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

Electrical

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

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE DASH.*JB

NHTSA ID 565092 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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 STATES FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED/BLOWN OUT AND ALSO THE WINDOWS ARE CORRODING AT THE BOTTOM. *YD

NHTSA ID 565114 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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.

1
report

From owner reports, verbatim

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CAB SQUEAKS AND LEAKS.*JB

NHTSA ID 565087 · filed Aug 15, 2001

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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