2000 Volvo 660
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
13 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Consumer heard a noise. Transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. contacted dealer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.*ak *jb
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Consumer stated that windows in the truck cracked or blew out. *yd
- Unknown or other
The vehicle was experiencing problems with the dash. *tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Suspension
Consumer states that the duals wear down on the inside. *slc
- Electrical system · Suspension
Consumer states truck IS expereincing steer tire wear.*jb
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension
The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods. *tt *scc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Power train › Driveline › Universal joint · Steering · Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments · Visibility › Windshield
The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration IS bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (the hood latch was replaced) scc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger · Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Consumer stated the vehicle IS experiencing excessive tire wear, manufacturer informed consumer to have an alignment performed every 10,000 miles.*yd
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Consumer states that the alternator IS not getting enough volts causing vehicle to stall. nlm
- Steering
While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. dealer contacted. *Ak
- Structure
When fully fueled vehicle exceeds 12700 on the front steer axle, dealer added equipment which made made the vehicle overweight on the front axle.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Wiring harness in the control panel in sleeper berth shorted resulting in vehicle fire. Volvo fired their own investigator who claimed problem came from control panel. *mjs
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
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 fires
- Steering gearbox or u-joint
- Steering axle u-bolt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10215308Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
- 10215306Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
- 10215283AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
- 10215282DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10215281Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215279NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215277DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10215276(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
- 10215271DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10215270Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10215265Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
- 10215263Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
- 10213631DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
- 10213604Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
- 10213526The Diagnostic Process
- 10213519Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
- 10213518Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
- 10213516Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
- 10213514Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
- 10213510Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
- 10213509Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
- 10213508Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
- 10213507Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
- 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
- 10209840Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- 10207434Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
- 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
Every Volvo 660 model year
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