Model year

2000 Volvo 660

Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 12, 2000 to Aug 20, 2002.

Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints134.3 times the median 2000 heavy truck
Severity index7.72000 heavy trucks average 8.9
First 24 months8Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2000 Volvo 660 peaked in 2001, with 7 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

024682000720032006200920122015201820212026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

31% of complaints about the 2000 Volvo 660 name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
4
Suspension
4
Engine and cooling
3
Powertrain
3
Steering
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Structure
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 2000 Volvo 660

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2000 Volvo 660

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

13 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 20, 2002Failure Aug 18, 2002Blair, NECooling unit and lines

    CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE. TRANSMISSION WENT OUT DUETO TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT HOSE BUSTING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 8016778
  2. Filed Jul 30, 2002Failure Jul 30, 1999Summerville, SCGasoline

    VEHICLE KEEPS CUTTING OFF AT ANY SPEED, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED DASHBOARD/ ENGINE HEAD, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS.*AK *JB

    NHTSA complaint 8015079
  3. Filed Apr 19, 2002Failure Nov 5, 1999Summerville, SCAlternator/generator/regulator

    CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH VOLTS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. NLM

    NHTSA complaint 8008090
  4. Filed Apr 2, 2002Rumford, RITurbo/supercharger, Manual transmission, Suspension, Defroster/defogger/hvac system

    CONSUMER STATED THERE IS A BURNING SMELL EVERY TIME THE DEFROSTER IS USED. *YD

    NHTSA complaint 564844
  5. Filed Mar 21, 2002Perry, KSSteering

    WHILE DRIVING RIGHT SIDE STEER TIRE CAME OFF VEHICLE. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 8006167
  6. Filed Aug 15, 2001Billings, MTGlass, Side/rear

    CONSUMER STATED THAT WINDOWS IN THE TRUCK CRACKED OR BLEW OUT. *YD

    NHTSA complaint 565261
  7. Filed Aug 15, 2001Bono, ARUnknown or other

    THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH. *TT

    NHTSA complaint 565119
  8. Filed Aug 15, 2001Custer, SDManifold/header/muffler/tail pipe, Suspension

    CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DUALS WEAR DOWN ON THE INSIDE. *SLC

    NHTSA complaint 565048
  9. Filed Aug 15, 2001Mendon, MIElectrical system, Suspension

    CONSUMER STATES TRUCK IS EXPEREINCING STEER TIRE WEAR.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 565041
  10. Filed Aug 15, 2001Yucaipa, CATie rod assembly, Suspension

    THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE SHACKLES, FRONT END, AND TIE RODS. *TT *SCC

    NHTSA complaint 565034
  11. Filed Aug 15, 2001Bynum, TXInterior/under dash, Universal joint, Steering, Hinge and attachments

    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

    NHTSA complaint 565020
  12. Filed Jul 9, 2001Federal WAY, WAStructure

    WHEN FULLY FUELED VEHICLE EXCEEDS 12700 ON THE FRONT STEER AXLE, DEALER ADDED EQUIPMENT WHICH MADE MADE THE VEHICLE OVERWEIGHT ON THE FRONT AXLE.

    NHTSA complaint 561936
  13. Filed Dec 12, 2000Failure Aug 13, 1999NEW ULM, MNInterior/under dashFire

    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

    NHTSA complaint 558098
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

4 NHTSA investigations on file

  • EA02021 Engineering analysis, Suspension
    FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
    Opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003
  • PE01042 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    STEERING AXLE U-BOLT
    Opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Sep 6, 2002
  • PE01041 Preliminary evaluation, Steering
    STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT
    Opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Jun 14, 2002
  • PE01040 Preliminary evaluation, Electrical system
    SLEEPER BERTH FIRES
    Opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 2002
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

28 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • KC-435 Jun 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
  • KC-2174 Jun 15, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
  • KC-2028 Jun 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
  • KC-2107 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
  • KC-2112 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
  • KC-2116 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
  • KC-2119 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
  • KC-2143 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    (Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
  • KC-2165 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
  • KC-2171 Jun 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
  • KC-405 Jun 21, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Warranty 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
  • KC-732 Jun 6, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Unable 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
  • KC-2107 May 26, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
  • KC-726 May 31, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
  • SNV22-003 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Diagnostic Process
  • KC-636 May 16, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
  • KC-639 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
  • KC-640 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
  • KC-642 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
  • KC-647 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
  • KC-649 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
  • KC-650 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
  • KC-660 May 17, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
  • Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
  • 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
  • KC-784 Mar 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
  • KC-392 Jan 19, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
  • FSB 293-024 Jul 21, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.