1999 Volvo VN770 problems and owner complaints
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.
Complaint evidence
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 565141 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
TRANSMISSION WAS OVERHEATING. *TT...*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565141 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565580 · 2002-05-07 (May 7, 2002)
CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565590 · 2002-05-07 (May 7, 2002)
CONSUMER IS COMPLAINING ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DASH. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565590 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565894 · 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THE STEERING TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, THE MAJOR PROBLEM IS THE RIGHT STEERING TIRES DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR, THE TRUCK HAS HAD FRONT AND REAR ALIGNMENTS PERFORMED BUT NO PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN FOUND, ALSO THE U-BOLTS BROKE AND VOLVO REPLACED ALL THE BOLTS, ALSO SEVERAL STEERING WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565894 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 892580 · 2001-07-12 (July 12, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CABLE THAT HOLDS STEERING WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 892580 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 ↗