2000 VOLVO VNL Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL STEERING ARM BROKE OFF OF THE BALL JOINT MAKING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *KB THE BALL JOINT CONNECTING THE DRAG LINK TO THE STEERING ARM WAS WORN. THE BALL JOINT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. *JB

Aug 22, 2006

CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEER TIRES WERE WEARING ABNORMALLY. (VOLVO TRUCK VNL610) *YH

Jun 06, 2002

MODEL VNL660. CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR. 4 SETS OF STEER TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THREE AXLE ALIGNMENTS. BALANCED TIRES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCES WHEEL HOP. TT

May 30, 2002

PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS

Feb 28, 2001

STEERING

2 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE DRAG LINK MAY BE DEFECTIVE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR IT (RECALL INFORMATION WAS NOT GIVEN) BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED SEPTEMBER 1999. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING IN THE FUTURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 406,000.

Oct 25, 2010

2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONALLY LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE OFF. *TS WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE IT CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRIKE A GUARDRAIL. *NM

Mar 03, 2006

Crash: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON THE HIGHWAY A TRUCK CARRYING METAL AND A CANVAS SIGN BLEW OFF THE TRAILER AND HIT HIS SEMI. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPRT) *JB

Apr 30, 2007

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL FIRE STARTED IN AXLE #2. *TS THE BRAKE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON AXLE #2 INSIDE WHEEL OF DUALS. *NM

Jul 20, 2006

Fire: 1

TIRES

1 complaint

2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT INSIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE DEBRIS STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK BREAKING THE FUEL LINE. THE TRUCK SPILLED APPROXIMATELY 30 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL INTO A DITCH. *NM

Jan 11, 2006

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

MODEL VNL660. CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE SLEEPER LIGHTS, 12V TV PLUG. *TT

May 30, 2002

EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

MODEL VNL660. CONSUMER STATES AC CLUTCH IS NOISY. DEALER FOUND LOW VOLTAGE COMPRESSOR. *TT

May 30, 2002

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

FUEL TANK IS BUILT RIGHT UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S SEAT, AND IT IS LOW TO THE GROUND. TANK WAS SPEARD WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ALL GAS TO LEAK. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC

Dec 07, 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2000 VOLVO VNL have?

The 2000 VOLVO VNL currently has 12 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2000 VOLVO VNL?

The most common problems reported for the 2000 VOLVO VNL are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2000 VOLVO VNL problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2000 VOLVO VNL comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.