Volvo 660 2000

Model 660 made in 2000 by Volvo got 25 consumer complains as well as 4 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: electrical system and steering.

660 year 2000

Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PE01040	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	12/03/2001	03/26/2002	SLEEPER BERTH FIRES
	Alleged that fires and/or smoke occur in the sleeping compartment berth
STEERING
PE01042	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	12/03/2001	09/06/2002	STEERING AXLE U-BOLT
	Allege the u-bolts loosen or fracture resulting in displacement of the front axle
PE01041	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	12/03/2001	06/14/2002	STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT
	Alleged that the steering locks-up, pulls or binds
SUSPENSION
EA02021	VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/06/2002	11/06/2003	FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
	Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
		1
	Consumer states there is an electrical problem all through out the cab, there is also a problem with the wiring harness under the dash.*jb
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
11/05/1999		1
	Consumer states that the alternator is not getting enough volts causing vehicle to stall. nlm
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
		9	03/01/2000
	The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (the hood latch was replaced) scc
08/13/1999		1	07/01/1999
	Wiring harness in the control panel in sleeper berth shorted resulting in vehicle fire. volvo fired their own investigator who claimed problem came from control panel. *mjs
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/30/1999		2
	Vehicle keeps cutting off at any speed, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced dashboard/ engine head, but problem still occurs.ak jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
		1
	Consumer stated the turbo charger exploded at 256,000.*yd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
		1
	Consumer states that the duals wear down on the inside. *slc
OTHER
		1	04/01/2001
	The vehicle was experiencing problems with the dash. *tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
08/18/2002
	Consumer heard a noise. transmission went out dueto transmission cooling unit hose busting. contacted dealer. *ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
		9	03/01/2000
	The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (the hood latch was replaced) scc
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
		1
	Consumer stated the transmission was stuck in low range, and failed at 210,000.*yd
STEERING
		9	03/01/2000
	The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (the hood latch was replaced) scc

	While driving right side steer tire came off vehicle. dealer contacted. *ak
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
		3
	The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods. tt scc
STRUCTURE
		1
	When fully fueled vehicle exceeds 12700 on the front steer axle, dealer added equipment which made made the vehicle overweight on the front axle.
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
		9	03/01/2000
	The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (the hood latch was replaced) scc
SUSPENSION
		1
	Consumer states truck is expereincing steer tire wear.*jb
		1
	Consumer experiencing problems with the steer tires. *slc
		3
	The consumer experienced problems with the shackles, front end, and tie rods. tt scc
		1
	Consumer stated the vehicle is experiencing excessive tire wear, manufacturer informed consumer to have an alignment performed every 10,000 miles.*yd
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
		1
	Consumer stated there is a burning smell every time the defroster is used. *yd
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
		1
	Consumer stated that windows in the truck cracked or blew out. *yd
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
		9	03/01/2000
	The consumer has experienced the following problems: dash/readout module, steering/unless the vibration is bad when the tires are cupped, the windshield seem to crack easily-replaced 3 times, the universal joint has been replaced 2 times, and on one occasion the truck suddenly bounced when going down the highway and changed lanes. (the hood latch was replaced) scc

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