2000 Volvo VHDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo VHD. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Volvo VHD has problems

0 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

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

7 recalls

2000 Volvo VHD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Linkages: tie rod assembly

Recall 02V-037 · Aug 15, 2002 · 19,915 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 02V-156 · Jun 13, 2002 · 2,313 vehicles

Risk. OVER TIME, THIS CONDITION COULD DAMAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages

Recall 01V-189 · Aug 21, 2001 · 30 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THE VALVE STICKS OPEN, IT CAN RESULT IN A TOTAL LOSS OF AIR FROM EITHER THE SERVICE OR THE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 01V-226 · Jul 6, 2001 · 584 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 01V-092 · Mar 20, 2001 · 941 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR STEERING LOCK-UP.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other VHD 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 VHD median. How we score

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