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2000 Volvo 660 problems

The most common problem on the 2000 Volvo 660 is electrical system. It has 4.3 times the complaints of a typical 660 model year.

Typical year4.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
13
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
28
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2000 Volvo 660 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Suspension
    4
  • Engine
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Transmission
    3

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    4
  • Suspension
    4
  • Engine
    3
  • Steering
    3
  • Transmission
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Body
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Front suspension u-bolts loosen or breakOpened September 6, 2002, closed November 6, 2003

Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

EA02021

Sleeper berth firesOpened December 3, 2001, closed March 26, 2002

PE01040

Steering gearbox or u-jointOpened December 3, 2001, closed June 14, 2002

PE01041

Steering axle u-boltOpened December 3, 2001, closed September 6, 2002

PE01042

Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Volvo 660 28

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 28 bulletins for the 2000 Volvo 660

What 2000 Volvo 660 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Transmission · NE

Consumer heard a noise. Transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. Contacted dealer.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Engine · SC

Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.*ak

Filed Apr 19, 2002 · Electrical · SC

Consumer states that the alternator is not getting enough volts causing vehicle to stall. Nlm

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Engine, Suspension · RI

Consumer stated the transmission was stuck in low range, and failed at 210,000.

Filed Mar 21, 2002 · Steering · KS

While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. Dealer contacted.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Visibility · MT

Consumer stated that windows in the truck cracked or blew out.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · AR

The vehicle was experiencing problems with the dash.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · SD

Consumer experiencing problems with the steer tires.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Electrical, Suspension · MI

Consumer states there is an electrical problem all through out the cab, there is also a problem with the wiring harness under the dash.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · CA

The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods. *tt

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Questions about the 2000 Volvo 660

Is the 2000 Volvo 660 reliable?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2000 Volvo 660, 4.3 times a typical 660 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo 660?

Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is suspension (4).

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo 660 have?

No recalls on record.

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