Tl*the contact owns a 2000 volvo vn. While driving at an unknown speed, the hood of the vehicle opened spontaneously. The frontal visibility is reduced and increases the risk of a crash. The dealer must continually replace the underhood latches and linkages. The failure typically recurs after two years. Currently, all of the remedies have been insufficient in correcting the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 156,560.
The worst 2000 Volvo VN problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
Recalls 2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with valeo wiper systems, the wiper motor may be susceptive to salt intrusion that could possibly lead to a condition where the connector overheats to a point where the connector could ignite.
- Risk
- If this occurs, excessive heat and smoke could result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the connector plate on the windshield wiper motor. Phase 2 of the recall began on november 1, 2004. Owners should contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Recall number 04V457000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- Risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes the federal safety agency campaign nos. 01v‑139.001 and 02v‑037.002. Owner notification began july 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volvo trucks at 1‑800‑528‑6586.
Recall number 02V037005 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Equipment certification label
There is no summary currently available
DP01006
U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie
EA01011
Technical service bulletins for the 2000 Volvo VN 96
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Cbr - 11
- CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models
- Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- CBR: Programming Failure
- CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles
- CBR: Volvo Chassis
- Flywheel Housing Thread Repair
- Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
- (Back Office)
- DTC U012100
What 2000 Volvo VN owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer is concerned with the dash controls going out twice, was told there is a short.
While driving the steering locked and the vehicle veered right crashing into a guardrail, totaling the vehicle.
Braking system malfunctioned, causing a grinding noise and extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer was aware of the problem, but could not determine the cause. Please provide further information.
It is hard to read the speed on the speedometer gauge, especially in arizona where it is required to wear sun glasses. Numbers are too small, and the color is better to be seen at night than in the day time. Consumer has to focus on the numbers to see them.
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Questions about the 2000 Volvo VN
Is the 2000 Volvo VN reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Volvo VN, 2.5 times a typical VN model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo VN?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo VN have?
2 recalls, covering visibility and steering.
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