2001 Volvo VN660 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Volvo VN660, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 1

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Volvo VN660 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Volvo VN660 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Equipment	7
Power Train	6
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1
Visibility	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 5
Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 3
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual — 3
Electrical System › Starter Assembly › Solenoid — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
Visibility › Windshield — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Volvo VN660 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · reported Jun 10, 2002

Consumer explains the auto shift on vehicle changes on it's own. Vehicle has been to several repair shops but to no avail. Loose connections in the transmission have been replaced numerous times. A speed sensing module was also replaced on the transmission.

Power Train · reported May 30, 2002

Consumer stated there was a severe noise in the transmission, dealer found transmission cooler severely leaking, causing damage to all gearing in the front box and front 3 gears, dealer rebuilt the transmission and replaced the transmission cooler, the cooler has failed 4 times.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported May 6, 2002

Consumer stated that the truck had transmission problems, however the manufacturer of the transmission says it is an engine problem and the manufacturer for the engine says it is a transmission problem.

Equipment · reported Aug 15, 2001

Consumer states that the in-dash radio failed, it was not covered under warranty due to new cb antennas that cancelled the warranty, consumer states there is nothing in the owners manual or warranty that states that claim.

Suspension · reported Aug 15, 2001

The driver tires show abnormal wear, the vehicle experienced abnormal drive train vibration. The front axle sounds like its going to fall off when driving over a bump, also there is a u-bolt problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Volvo VN660 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Volvo VN660 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Volvo VN660?

Owners report equipment problems most often (7 reports), followed by power train (6).

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.