Most common 2000 Volvo VN770 problems
Share of the 33 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo VN770 complaints by model year
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What 2000 Volvo VN770 owners say
Suspension all 21 →
Consumer stated the steering started shaking at 80,000, vehicle was taken to Volvo dealer and consumer was informed that the truck had an alignment problem, it was determined that the front left steering tire was worn down to the cord on the inside half, the vehicle was then aligned and it was found that it was 1 inch out of alignment, also the camber and castor were out.
The front end of the semi is possibly defective making it difficult to scale to tractor and trailer/overweight, the front end makes popping sounds and the vehicle shutters while braking, the front steering and drive tires experienced excessive wear possible due to the front end suspension problem. Nlm
Electrical system
Consumer states there is a problem with the wiring harness under the dash, the wire broke on the fuel injector wiring harness, the brake lights and flashers quit working due to a short in the harness, and the dash lights continue to blow out. The vehicle has also eperienced u-bolt problems.
The vehicle shocks were bad and caused tire wear. The dash shorted out and the speedometer reads incorrectly. The lug nuts constantly come off the wheel. The consumer received a recall on the A/C system but has been unable to find a dealership willing to make the repairs.
Transmission & drivetrain
Owner complained that autoshift transmission has failed twice - rebuilt after 6 months. Headlights "flicker", poor electrical contacts. Excessive vibration and poor wear on steer tires. Alignment good - unk reason for poor tire tread life. [redacted]
Consumer states the transmission has difficulty shifting downward in low ranges. The transmission flashes the gear number and does not engage unless at a complete stop of during acceleration. Transmission will stick in various gears without any warning.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Volvo VN770 a good car?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 VN770 rates average: 1.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the VN770 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 VN770?
The suspension — 21 complaints, 64% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front. Next are the electrical system (13) and transmission & drivetrain (10).
How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo VN770 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Volvo VN770. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo VN770?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001 and 1998. See the full Volvo VN770 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Volvo VN770 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 45,000 miles; 100% 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.