Volvo VN770 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
91 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
37,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1998 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 36 of 91 complaints (39.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 13.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 7.7% |
| Steering behavior | 5 | 5.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 4.4% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 1.1% |
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 | 36 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 14 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 11 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 9 |
| Tires | 9 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 |
| Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear | 7 |
Suspension: 36; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 14; Electrical System: 11; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 11; Structure:Frame And Members: 9; Tires: 9; Visibility:Windshield: 9; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 86 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 | 8 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 50; 2002: 25; 2003: 7; 2005: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 5 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 10048447 · 2003-11-21 (November 21, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT SMELL. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE SLEEPER BIRTH AREA, THEN THE CABIN WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLLED THE BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. *NLM WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON 195 1998 VOLVO VN770 HAD SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT CAB. FIRE WAS A RESULT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLLED THE BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. TRUCK WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS.*MR
Owner-reported narrative. 513 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048447 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10048450 · 2003-11-21 (November 21, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, CONSUMER SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT SMELL. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE SLEEPER BIRTH AREA, THEN THE CABIN WAS IN FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR INDICATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLLED THE BUILT IN REFRIGERATOR FREEZER. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 513 miles reported. Look up ODI 10048450 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561534 · 2001-06-11 (June 11, 2001)
CLUTCH WAS REPLACED WHEN THE REAR MAIN SEAL WAS REPLACED (CLUTCH NOT WORN OUT JUST MORE COST EFFECTIVE), NEW CLUTCH WENT THROUGH 3 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE THE TRUCK WAS TOWED IN FOR NON-DISENGAGEMET: NUMEROUS TIMES THE CLUTCH COULD NOT SHIFT INTO OTHER GEARS (HIGH OR LOW) CAUSING LACK OF POWER AND DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILLS. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565905 · 2002-05-30 (May 30, 2002)
VEHICLE HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565905 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565643 · 2002-05-13 (May 13, 2002)
EXPERIENCING SHUDDER IN STEERING WHEEL, FRONT SUSPENSION IS NOISY AND HAS A LOOSE FEEL, AND WORN BUSHINGS, CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE IS APPROXIMATELY 20,500 POUNDS WITH HALF TANK OF FUEL. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565643 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 857048 · 2000-02-16 (February 16, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY NOTICED FRONT END WAS PULLING AND BAD VIBRATION. CONTACTED DEALER AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO REPAIR IT. STEERING TIRES WERE GOING ONE DIRECTION, AND DRIVING TIRES WERE GOING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, PULLING AGAINST EACH OTHER. ALSO, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, HAD DASH CLUSTER REPLACED FOUR TIMES, ECM REPLACED 6 TIMES. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007176 · 2003-02-12 (February 12, 2003)
THE WHEEL BEARING, AND FUEL GAUGE FAILED, THE TIRES EXPERIENCED PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN SLEEPER DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE FUEL TANK BAFFLE WAS LOOSE.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007176 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 10001567 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
EXPERIENCING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH ENGINE STALLING OUT. EXCESSIVE STEER AXLE TIRE WEAR. DASH LIGHTS CONSTANTLY INOPERATIVE. ALTERNATOR FAILS TO CHARGE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. AXLES MISALIGNED. *TT *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001567 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565250 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TRUCK HAD A WIRING HARNESS PROBLEM UNDER THE DASH. ALSO, THE ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK BRAKES AT NEXT STOP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HARNESS NEEDED REPLACED AGAIN. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565250 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0