1999 Volvo VN770: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
28 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 28 complaints (39.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 10.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 7.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 11 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 2 |
Suspension: 11; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 6; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 4; Tires: 3; Electrical System: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 2; Structure:Frame And Members: 2; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 28 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 15; 2002: 8; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10002560 · 2003-01-09 (January 9, 2003)
EXCESSIVE TIRE TREAD WEAR ON FRONT TIRE, WHEEL BEARINGS LOOSEN, 7 ALTERNATORS FAILED, TRANSMISSION FAILED, GEAR BOX FAILED, BEEN IN SHOP 3 WEEKS, SEEMS SOMETHING FAILS AFTER EACH TIME IN SHOP. BELIEVES VERY POOR QUALITY REGARDING DEALER SHOP PERFORMANCE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10002560 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550207 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 2000)
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED 3 SETS OF STEER TIRE BECAUSE TRUCK HAS EXTENSIVE VIBRATIONS WHICH CAUSES TIRE TO WEAR. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550207 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550251 · 2000-01-04 (January 4, 2000)
WHEN FUEL TANK IS COMPLETELY FULL IT EXCEEDS THE GVR FOR THE FRONT AXLE. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550251 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552244 · 2000-02-04 (February 4, 2000)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING FRONT END SUSPENSION PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED VIBRATON AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552244 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559852 · 2001-02-22 (February 22, 2001)
THE FRONT END EXCEEDS FAWR ON WEIGHT (ATTACHED TICKET), IF TANKS WERE FULL THE WEIGHT WOULD BE AT 12,800 MAX RATING ON THE TIRES IS 12,300. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559852 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559855 · 2001-02-22 (February 22, 2001)
TWO MONTHS AFTER OWNING THE TRUCK THE STEER TIRES WERE BALD (18-20,000 MILES). *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561964 · 2001-07-01 (July 1, 2001)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL (RVXX0103B, HOWEVER IS UNHAPPY THAT VOLVO IS ONLY CHANGING THE TIRES, RIMS, AND THE LABEL, CONSUMER STATES THE FAWR ON THE DOOR LABEL IS 11,670, THE TRUCK CONTAINS A GENERATOR BUT WAS ADDED AFTER THE PURCHASE OF THE TRUCK, CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN FULLY FUELED AND LOADED THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT AVERAGES 13,400 PLUS, CONSUMER STATES CHANGING THE TIRES WILL NOT HELP, THE ORIGINAL SPEC SHEET WHICH SHOWS THE FRONT AXLE AS A 13,200 LB AXLE, BUT LABEL SAYS 11,670, AFTER THE RECALL IS ACCOMPLISHED, THE VEHICLE WILL EXCEED THE S…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561964 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565042 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
CONSUMER STATES THE TRUCK IS EXPERIENCING STEER TIRE WEAR, ALSO THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565042 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.