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2000 Volvo VNProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo VN, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Volvo VN has problems

5 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 system10
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Steering10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

2 recalls

2000 Volvo VN 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.

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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 →

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 VN 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 VN median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

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

  1. EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION LABELDP01006 · closed Jan 23, 2002
    Led to recall 01V-093
  2. U-BOLT FAILURES ON DRIVE -AXLE ASSEMBLIEEA01011 · closed Jul 30, 2002
    No recall

Own a 2000 VN?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.