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2000 Volvo Volvo TruckProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints71 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 26, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck has problems

7 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
Steering20
Suspension20
Tires21
Latches/locks/linkages10
Power train11
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2000 Volvo Volvo Truck 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

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 02V-110 · Apr 11, 2002 · 208 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 00V-131 · May 30, 2000 · 3 vehicles

Risk. IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR 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 Volvo Truck 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 Volvo Truck median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Volvo Truck owners report

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

THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE 9 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, BUT THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THE DEALER REPLACED TIRES AND PERFORMED WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *YH
Complaint 564518 · Feb 28, 2002
DRIVER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AXLE AND THE TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION INTO DITCH AND GUARDRAIL, POSSIBLE STEERING DEFECT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
Complaint 553102 · Jul 19, 2000

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