Volvo Vn660 2000
Model Vn660 made in 2000 by Volvo got 32 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2000
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the windows in the truck cracked.*yd. the vehicle experienced dash problems.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Alternator failed on 3 occasions. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle is having problems with the wiring harness, the antilock brake light illuminates from time to time because of pins spreading on a wiring harness. *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 08/13/1999 | 3 | ||
| Short in the panel which started to smoke, fan switch has been replaced on two occasions. *mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The connector shaft to the engine was wobbling, causing improper shifting, sudden bangs into lower/upper gears and an oil leak, consumer was informed that the transmission would need to be removed in order to make repairs. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Consumer states that the vehicle experiences poor fuel mileage. *slc | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states the truck is experiencing problems with the dash. *yd | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has changed four sets of steering tires in 225000 miles. also, the vehicle is experiencing dash problems. *jg | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 5 | |||
| While in motion vehicle is experiencing drive line noise and vibration which can be felt and heard through the shift lever. *jg *dt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle stalled on two occasions due to a transmission malfunction that would not allow the engine to start. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| The brakes squeal, scrap and scrub when loaded. the transmission causes the entire truck cab to vibrate severely when applying 6th gear. front bumper has cracked. | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||
| 02/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| The steering shaft sector of the u joint locked up.*jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that 2 sets of tie rod ends broke at 385,000 miles. *tt | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 10 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Consumer had recall repairs completed on vehicle (regarding replacement of steering wheel column), and shortly after, turn signals began blowing fuses, after the 10th box of fuses consumer took steering column apart and found that the wires had been pressed against a circuit board, consumer rerouted the wires and has not experienced any further fuse problems. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 1 | |||
| Experiencing problems with the hood popping up. *jg | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| The vehicle was taken to the weigh in station, and it was determined that the vehicle was overweight.*ak *jb | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 3 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Front end was out of alignment, causing replacement of steer tires, consumer states after third alignment, he has not observed any abnormal steer tire wear. *slc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has 20 identical trucks which are having problems with vibrating front end. there's a possible problem with the front wheel bearings and races fitting and tightening onto the front spindles. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has changed four sets of steering tires in 225000 miles. also, the vehicle is experiencing dash problems. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Experiencing front end problems leading to premature tire wear. *jg | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer has had problems with vibration and possible premature steer tire wear causing the steer tires and front shocks to be replaced. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer states that the rear u-bolts broke off of the front axle and at 385,000 miles one drag length failed; consumer also stated that the tire life is 32,000 miles per change and when in high loads tire life is 65,000 to 75,000 miles, also the truck came in with no u-bolts on front axle. *tt *dt | |||
| 1 | 04/28/1999 | ||
| Front end suspension experiences alignment and road walk. mjs | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/12/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated while traveling on the highway, the right front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle, the axle spindle dropped to the road causing damage to the truck, as the tire separated from the vehicle body damage occured.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING | |||
| 08/13/1999 | 3 | ||
| Short in the panel which started to smoke, fan switch has been replaced on two occasions. *mjs | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer stated the windows in the truck cracked.*yd. the vehicle experienced dash problems.*jb | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 03/12/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated while traveling on the highway, the right front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle, the axle spindle dropped to the road causing damage to the truck, as the tire separated from the vehicle body damage occured.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | DALLAS | RDO TRUCK CENTER |