2000 Volvo Volvo Truck
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 7 total reports mention: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
The right drive axle tire blew out and began to spark, the driver pulled off the road and the entire vehicle became engulfed in flames (Ohio traffic crash report).…
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-06
Also filed under Power train
2000 Volvo conventional. Unit #1 was eastbound in far right lane. Unit #1 experienced blow-out on the forward drive axle, tandem, on passenger side of cab, causing damage to fuel tank, fiberglass body, and mud flap assembly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-07-26
Suspension
2 of 7 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Steering
2 of 7 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.
Show complaint excerpts
Driver experienced problems with the steering axle and the tire blew out causing loss of control and collision into ditch and guardrail, possible steering defect (Ohio traffic crash report).
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-07-31
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Power train
1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing axle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-04-29Service brakes, air02V110000 Certain heavy duty class 8 vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air brake systems", S5.1.6.3, "Antilock power for towed vehicles." Electrical power for the…
Remedy: Dealers will install a wiring harness which will provide continuous electrical power to the trailer ABS whenever the ignition switch is in the on or run position. Owner notification began April…
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Date not on filePower train00V131003 Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with eaton autoshift gen ii transmission assemblies. Due to a software problem in the transmission assemblies, the transmission will select the wrong gear.
Remedy: Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this recall. Dealers will replace the autoshift transmissions.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Volvo Volvo Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V131003 · Power train
- Recall 02V110000 · Service brakes, air
FAQ
- Is the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volvo Volvo Truck have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.