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1999 Volvo VN770Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 1999 Volvo VN770, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the VN770 median · #2 of 3 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints311 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem15Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 9, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Volvo VN770 has problems

31 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
Suspension150
Electrical system111
Power train81
Visibility61
Steering40
Tires30
Structure30
Engine and engine cooling30
Equipment10
2 other systems20

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

0 recalls

1999 Volvo VN770 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other VN770 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 VN770 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Volvo VN770, and the recalls they led to.

  1. STEERING BINDINGEA04016 · closed Mar 31, 2005
    No recall
  2. STEERING BINDINGPE04014 · closed Jun 24, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What VN770 owners report

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

EXCESSIVE TIRE TREAD WEAR ON FRONT TIRE, WHEEL BEARINGS LOOSEN, 7 ALTERNATORS FAILED, TRANSMISSION FAILED, GEAR BOX FAILED, BEEN IN SHOP 3 WEEKS, SEEMS SOMETHING FAILS AFTER EACH TIME IN SHOP. BELIEVES VERY POOR QUALITY REGARDING DEALER SHOP PERFORMANCE. *NLM
Complaint 10002560 · Jan 9, 2003
WHILE TRUCK WAS BEING DRIVEN U- BOLT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BROKE, AND BECAME LODGED BETWEEN TIRE AND FRAME OF VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Complaint 892578 · Jul 12, 2001
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE U-BOLTS, ALSO VOLVO CONTACTED CONSUMER AND SENT 2 NEW TIRES TO SOLVE THE PREMATURE TIRE WEAR PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, IT NOW SHAKES AND WANDERS OVER THE ROAD, SHOCKS NEED REPLACING AGAIN. *JG
Complaint 565917 · May 30, 2002

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