2001 Volvo VN770 Problems & Complaints

Better than average79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the VN770 at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2001 Volvo VN770 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 79% fewer than a typical VN770 model year at the same age, making the 2001 one of the better VN770 years. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain (2 complaints).

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0recalls
0crashes
0fires
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Most common 2001 Volvo VN770 problems

  • Transmission & drivetrain
    240%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~255,000 miles
    240%
  • Electrical system
    240%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    120%
  • A/C & heater
    120%

Share of the 5 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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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VN770. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best VN770 years: 2001, 1998. Compare all years →

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 Volvo VN770:

Sleeper berth fires

NHTSA investigation PE01040 · opened Dec 3, 2001 · closed Mar 26, 2002

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 Volvo VN770 a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 VN770 rates better than average: 79% fewer complaints than a typical year of the VN770 at the same age. It is one of the best VN770 years by this measure. 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 2001 Volvo VN770?

The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year, most often about clutch assembly. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (2) and electrical system (2).

How many recalls does the 2001 Volvo VN770 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Volvo VN770 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 255,000 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.