Model year record
2000 Volvo 770 recalls & problems
The 2000 Volvo 770 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 35 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (22 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2000 Volvo 770.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| SuspensionFront; Front › King pin | 22 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Engine | 15 | — |
| Electrical systemWiring › Interior/under dash; Ignition › Module | 11 | — |
| Power trainManual transmission; Clutch assembly | 9 | — |
| StructureFrame and members; Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments | 8 | — |
| SteeringLinkages › Drag › Link › Connection; Gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 8 | — |
| Service brakes, airSupply › Reservoir/tank | 7 | — |
| WheelsHubcap/cover | 5 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module; Foundation components | 4 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices; Glass, side/rear | 4 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | — |
| Tires | 2 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Vehicle speed control
CONSUMER STATED THAT CRUISE CONTROL FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *YH
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
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
- Suspension
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PREMATURE ATEER AXLE TIRE WEAR, CUPPING AND SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. *MJ
- Suspension
THE VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE STEER AXLE TIRE WEAR WHICH IS CAUSING SEVERE FRONT END VIBRATION. *MJ
- Visibility › Windshield
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
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
CONSUMER STATES MIRRORS ARE VIBRATING. *YD
- Suspension
THE U BOLTS ON THE DRIVE AXLES ARE UNDERSIZED AND FAIL PREMATURELY. THE FRONT AXLE OF THE VEHICLE IS HEAVY CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOW MADE KITS FOR U BOLTS REPLACEMENT AVAILABLE TO CORRECT THE DEFECT, CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE TIRES HAD NEVER BEEN BALANCED WHICH WAS ALSO CAUSING PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.*YH
- Suspension
CONSUMER STATES TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING WEAR AT 60000 MILES AND LESS, TANKS WERE SET BACK, HOWEVER VIBRATION IS STILL OCCURRING ON FRONT, SHAKING THE COMPUTER OUT OF THE DASH. *SLC
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
- STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINTClosed
- STEERING AXLE U-BOLTClosed