Consumer explains the auto shift on vehicle changes on it's own. Vehicle has been to several repair shops but to no avail. Loose connections in the transmission have been replaced numerous times. A speed sensing module was also replaced on the transmission.
The worst 2001 Volvo VN660 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Transmission5
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Transmission5
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Volvo VN660 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models
- Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
- CBR: Programming Failure
- Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information – August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log)
- Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For...
- (Back Office)
- DTC U012100
- Programming Failure
- AMT Control Housing Bench Testing
- Volvo Chassis
What 2001 Volvo VN660 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer stated there was a severe noise in the transmission, dealer found transmission cooler severely leaking, causing damage to all gearing in the front box and front 3 gears, dealer rebuilt the transmission and replaced the transmission cooler, the cooler has failed 4 times.
Consumer stated that the truck had transmission problems, however the manufacturer of the transmission says it is an engine problem and the manufacturer for the engine says it is a transmission problem.
Consumer states that the in-dash radio failed, it was not covered under warranty due to new cb antennas that cancelled the warranty, consumer states there is nothing in the owners manual or warranty that states that claim.
The driver tires show abnormal wear, the vehicle experienced abnormal drive train vibration. The front axle sounds like its going to fall off when driving over a bump, also there is a u-bolt problem.
Transmission will shift erratically, it will sometimes shift from high to low or to neutral, when vehicle is at idle it sometimes will go into gear by itself without the driver having to do anything.
Am fire investigator, have had 3 fires involving faulty solenoid energinzing starter causing overheated power cable, resulting in fire. 2 were volvo truck tractors and 1 a pontiac gran prix.
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Questions about the 2001 Volvo VN660
Is the 2001 Volvo VN660 reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Volvo VN660, close to a typical VN660 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volvo VN660?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo VN660 have?
No recalls on record.
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