Volvo VN770 Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo VN770 model year from 1998–2001 using 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No VN770 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2001 and 1998.

4model years
95complaints
0recalls
—worst years
2001, 1998best years

Complaints by model year

19981999200020012631335
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VN770. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20015−79%—TransmissionGood
2000331.3×—SuspensionAverage
1999311.2×—SuspensionAverage
199826−15%—SuspensionAverage

* Complaints compared with the median VN770 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volvo VN770 problems

  • Suspensionworst: 2000
    4648%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2000
    3335%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2000
    2728%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2000
    1920%
  • Body & structureworst: 1998
    1819%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2000
    1617%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2000
    1112%
  • Steeringworst: 1998
    1011%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 1998
    77%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2000
    77%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2000
    77%
  • Other / not specified
    55%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2000
    33%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 1998
    22%
  • Air bagsworst: 1998
    11%
  • Brakesworst: 2000
    11%
  • Seatsworst: 2000
    11%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo VN770 should you avoid?

None of the Volvo VN770 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Volvo VN770?

2001 has the fewest complaints compared with other VN770 years at the same age, followed by 1998. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Volvo VN770 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (46), electrical system (33) and transmission & drivetrain (27). Suspension complaints peak in the 2000 model year.

How many recalls has the Volvo VN770 had?

0 recalls across 1998–2001.

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.