2000 Volvo VN Problems & Complaints

Average2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the VN at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2000 Volvo VN with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the VN at the same age. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

5complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2000 Volvo VN problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    120%
  • Brakes
    120%
  • Steering
    120%
  • Suspension
    120%
  • Electrical system
    120%
  • Body & structure~150,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo VN complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VN. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best VN years: 2011, 2012, 2016. Compare all years →

2000 Volvo VN recalls (2)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 04V-457 · Sep 17, 2004 · 56,154 vehicles

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.

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.

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

NHTSA recall 02V037005 · Aug 15, 2002 · 19,915 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign supersedes NHTSA campaign nos. 01v-139.001 and 02v-037.002. Owner notification began July 25, 2002.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 2 possible defects involving the 2000 Volvo VN:

U-bolt failures on drive -axle assemblie

NHTSA investigation EA01011 · opened Apr 18, 2001 · closed Jul 30, 2002

Equipment certification label

NHTSA investigation DP01006 · opened May 10, 2001 · closed Jan 23, 2002 · led to recall 01V-093

There is no summary currently available

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 Volvo VN a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 VN rates average: 2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the VN 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 VN?

The transmission & drivetrain — 1 complaint, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (1) and steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo VN have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2000 Volvo VN, the most recent from September 17, 2004 (motor). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo VN?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2016. See the full Volvo VN years comparison.

At what mileage do 2000 Volvo VN problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 150,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.