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2000 Volvo 660Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo 660, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints131 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 20, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Volvo 660 has problems

13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system41
Suspension40
Power train30
Steering30
Visibility30
Engine and engine cooling30
Structure20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2000 Volvo 660 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other 660 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 660 median. How we score

'98'00'01'05
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Volvo 660, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAKEA02021 · closed Nov 6, 2003
    No recall
  2. SLEEPER BERTH FIRESPE01040 · closed Mar 26, 2002
    No recall
  3. STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINTPE01041 · closed Jun 14, 2002
    No recall
  4. STEERING AXLE U-BOLTPE01042 · closed Sep 6, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What 660 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATES THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ALL THROUGH OUT THE CAB, THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH.*JB
Complaint 565041 · Aug 15, 2001
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…
Complaint 565020 · Aug 15, 2001
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
Complaint 558098 · Dec 12, 2000

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