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2001 Volvo VN770Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2001 Volvo VN770, 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 complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 11, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Volvo VN770 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 system20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Power train20
Equipment10
Visibility10

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

0 recalls

2001 Volvo VN770 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2001 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Volvo VN770, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SLEEPER BERTH FIRESPE01040 · closed Mar 26, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What VN770 owners report

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

THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK HAD A WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM UNDER THE DASH. ALSO, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK BRAKES AT NEXT STOP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HARNESS NEEDED…
Complaint 565250 · Aug 15, 2001

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