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2000 Volvo Volvo Truck problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 15 complaints on file for the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

15

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Volvo Truck years?

Volvo Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted22 complaints1977: 0 complaints1978: 0 complaints1979: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints1981: 0 complaints1982: 0 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 5 complaints1990: 6 complaints1993: 2 complaints1994: 5 complaints1995: 13 complaints1996: 9 complaints1997: 3 complaints1998: 22 complaints1999: 18 complaints2000: 15 complaints2001: 4 complaints2002: 2 complaints
Volvo Truck NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering533%
Suspension533%
Tires & Wheels213%
Latches & Locks17%
Speed Control17%
Transmission17%

Does the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

02V110000BrakesApril 11, 2002 · 208 units

Defect

CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS", S5.1.6.3, "ANTILOCK POWER FOR TOWED VEHICLES." ELECTRICAL POWER FOR THE TRAILER ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) CAN BE DISRUPTED WHEN A SWITCH LOCATED ON THE VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS ACTIVATED TO CONTROL LIGHTING WITHIN THE TRAILER.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WHICH WILL PROVIDE CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE TRAILER ABS WHENEVER THE IGNITION SWITCH IS IN THE ON OR RUN POSITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 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.

00V131003TransmissionMay 30, 2000 · 3 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON AUTOSHIFT GEN II TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES. DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SELECT THE WRONG GEAR.

Consequence

IF AN INAPPROPRIATE GEAR IS SELECTED WITHOUT THE DRIVER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE VEHICLE WILL REACT DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR CRASH.

Remedy

EATON IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOSHIFT TRANSMISSIONS.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE 9 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. VIBRATION WAS FELT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL, BUT THE CAUSE WAS UNKNOWN. THE DEALER REPLACED NEW TIRES AND PERFORMED WHEEL ALIGNMENT, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *YH ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering

“CONSUMER OWNS FOUR OF THESE TRUCKS, THEY ARE EXPERIENCING STEER TIRE WEAR AND PROBLEMS WITH ALIGNMENT, ON ONE OF THE VEHICLES THE LEFT TIRE BROKE CAUSING A FUEL SPILL, TWO OF THE VEHICLES HAD TIRE BLOWOUTS, CONSUMER ALSO STATED EVERYTHING INSIDE TIRE BROKE, CONSUMER ALSO STATES THERE WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension

“THE RIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRE BLEW OUT AND BEGAN TO SPARK, THE DRIVER PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 17, 2001 · fire

“SAME COMPONENT FAILED AT 17291 MILES. BOTH UNITS WERE REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY BUT WHEN THEY FAIL THE GAS PEDAL IS INOPERATIVE AND THE SPEED DIMINISHES TO LESS THAN 10 MPH. THIS IS HAZARDOUS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. BESIDES THE SAFETY CONCERNS, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT REPLACEMENT OF AN EXPENSIVE PART EVERY…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · July 31, 2002

“THE RIGHT DRIVE AXLE TIRE BLEW OUT AND BEGAN TO SPARK, THE DRIVER PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 17, 2001 · fire

2000 Volvo Volvo Truck — common questions

Is the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck reliable?

The record is thin — 15 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2000 Volvo Truck problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are suspension (5 complaints), steering (5 complaints), tires & wheels (2 complaints).

Does the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.