Model year record
2001 Volvo 660 recalls & problems
The 2001 Volvo 660 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Volvo 660.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system; Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings | 2 | — |
| StructureFrame and members | 2 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Interior lighting | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemStarter assembly | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Exterior lightingBrake lights | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
WHILE DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. UPON INSPECTION NOTICED THAT REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS SWITCH WITHIN VEHICLE'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, AND REPLACED SOME FUSES AND RELAYS, BUT PROBLEM CONTINUED TO OCCUR.*AK
- Suspension
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE DRIVELINE UPON DECELERATION DUE TO LOOSE U-BOLTS THAT CAUSED THE DRIVE LINE TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. *YH
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
CONSUMER STATES EXHAUST FELL OUT FROM UNDER CAB. *TT
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAKClosed
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 FIRESClosed