Most common 2000 Volvo 770 problems
Share of the 35 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo 770 complaints by model year
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 4 possible defects involving the 2000 Volvo 770:
Steering axle u-bolt
Steering gearbox or u-joint
Sleeper berth fires
Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break
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.
What 2000 Volvo 770 owners say
Suspension
In the first week of ownership, the seals in the front wheels began leaking, then about 9 months later while driving, there was a grinding noise and a bump from the front end, consumer pulled over and saw nothing, so he started up the vehicle and hit the gas, the steering was gone and consumer lost control of the vehicle which went into a ditch and ended up tipping over, consumer saw that the wheel was sheared off clean on the inside, consumer stated there was a problem with the axle weight, however Volvo states this had nothing to do with the accident, consumer was injured in accident and Volvo has since reposessed the vehicle, the owners address May not be correct, it was stamped over.
The u bolts on the drive axles are undersized and fail prematurely. The front axle of the vehicle is heavy causing premature tire wear. The manufacturer has now made kits for u bolts replacement available to correct the defect, consumer was also informed that the tires had never been balanced which was also causing premature tire wear.
Electrical system
Vehicle is experiencing lifeguard system problems. This feature will shut down electrical components when it senses the draw on the batteries and the voltage left in the batteries, consumer states he has put new batteries in and Volvo has replaced an alternator.
The driver side window shattered. The brakes squeaked, there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the engine raced when the truck was in neutral, the transmission jumped in and out of gear, the gauges on the lcd display were acting erractically.
Transmission & drivetrain
The driver side window shattered. The brakes squeaked, there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the engine raced when the truck was in neutral, the transmission jumped in and out of gear, the gauges on the lcd display were acting erractically.
Vehicle is expereincing overweight steer axle problems,clutch problems becasue the forks wear in to the pressure plates, electrical problems with the dash, and the drivers window shattered.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Volvo 770 a good car?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 770 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 770 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Volvo 770?
The suspension — 17 complaints, 49% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the electrical system (9) and transmission & drivetrain (8).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo 770 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo 770. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.