2000 Volvo VN660

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Suspension8
2. Electrical system4
3. Steering3
4. Power train2
5. Unknown or other2
6. Visibility2
7. Wheels1
8. Engine and engine cooling1
9. Fuel system, gasoline1
10. Service brakes, hydraulic1

Latest complaints

• Feb 11, 2003WA
  Steering › Gear box › Shaft sector

  The steering shaft sector of the u joint locked up.*jb

• Feb 11, 2003NJ
  Suspension

  The vehicle was taken to the weigh in station, and it was determined that the vehicle was overweight.*ak *jb

• Jun 17, 2002KY
  Suspension

  Consumer has 20 identical trucks which are having problems with vibrating front end. there's a possible problem with the front wheel bearings and races fitting and tightening onto the front spindles. *jg

• Jun 17, 2002MT
  Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Manual transmission · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension

  Vehicle stalled on two occasions due to a transmission malfunction that would not allow the engine to start. *slc

• May 14, 2002TN
  Structure › Body › Hood · Suspension

  Experiencing problems with the hood popping up. *jg

• May 14, 2002IN
  Suspension

  Consumer has had problems with vibration and possible premature steer tire wear causing the steer tires and front shocks to be replaced. *tt

• May 14, 2002FL
  Electrical system › Wiring

  Vehicle IS having problems with the wiring harness, the antilock brake light illuminates from time to time because of pins spreading on a wiring harness. *jg

• May 14, 2002MO
  Electrical system · Unknown or other · Visibility › Glass, side/rear

  Consumer states the truck IS experiencing problems with the dash. *yd

• May 14, 2002WI
  Power train › Driveline

  While in motion vehicle IS experiencing drive line noise and vibration which can be felt and heard through the shift lever. *jg *dt

• May 14, 2002MO
  Suspension · Unknown or other

  Consumer has changed four sets of steering tires in 225000 miles. also, the vehicle IS experiencing dash problems. *jg

• May 14, 2002TX
  Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension

  Consumer states that the rear u-bolts broke off of the front axle and at 385,000 miles one drag length failed; consumer also stated that the tire life IS 32,000 miles per change and when in high loads tire life IS 65,000 to 75,000 miles, also the truck came in with no u-bolts on front axle. *tt *dt

• May 14, 2002KS
  Tires · Wheels

  Consumer stated while traveling on the highway, the right front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle, the axle spindle dropped to the road causing damage to the truck, as the tire separated from the vehicle body damage occured.*jb

• Dec 19, 2000MN
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Windshield › Electrical heating element

  Short in the panel which started to smoke, fan switch has been replaced on two occasions. *mjs

• Feb 2, 2000NC
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

  The brakes squeal, scrap and scrub when loaded. the transmission causes the entire truck cab to vibrate severely when applying 6TH gear. front bumper has cracked.

• Dec 14, 1999IL
  Suspension

  Front end suspension experiences alignment and road walk. mjs

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.

• 10241906TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
• 10241904CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
• 10240244CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
• 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
• 10169008Volvo Chassis - Volvo Active Driver Assist (VADA)
• 10126659Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor

Every Volvo VN660 model year

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