2000 Volvo Vnl
The Verdict
The 2000 Volvo Vnl has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (9 complaints) and brakes (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 97/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating. If you're shopping for a Volvo Vnl, consider the 2001 model year which has 91% fewer complaints.
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The 2001 has 91% fewer complaints
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Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE DRAG LINK MAY BE DEFECTIVE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR IT (RECALL INFORMATION WAS NOT GIVEN) BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED SEPTEMBER 1999. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURES WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING IN THE FUTURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 406,000.
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE ON THE HIGHWAY A TRUCK CARRYING METAL AND A CANVAS SIGN BLEW OFF THE TRAILER AND HIT HIS SEMI. *MC (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPRT) *JB
2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL STEERING ARM BROKE OFF OF THE BALL JOINT MAKING VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE. *KB THE BALL JOINT CONNECTING THE DRAG LINK TO THE STEERING ARM WAS WORN. THE BALL JOINT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. *JB
2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL FIRE STARTED IN AXLE #2. *TS THE BRAKE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON AXLE #2 INSIDE WHEEL OF DUALS. *NM
2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONALLY LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE OFF. *TS WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE IT CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL AND VEER OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STRIKE A GUARDRAIL. *NM
2000 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL TIRE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING. *TS THE TREAD ON THE RIGHT INSIDE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE TIRE DEBRIS STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE FUEL TANK BREAKING THE FUEL LINE. THE TRUCK SPILLED APPROXIMATELY 30 GALLONS OF DIESEL FUEL INTO A DITCH. *NM
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE STEER TIRES WERE WEARING ABNORMALLY. (VOLVO TRUCK VNL610) *YH
MODEL VNL660. CONSUMER STATES AC CLUTCH IS NOISY. DEALER FOUND LOW VOLTAGE COMPRESSOR. *TT
MODEL VNL660. CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR. 4 SETS OF STEER TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THREE AXLE ALIGNMENTS. BALANCED TIRES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE EXPERIENCES WHEEL HOP. TT
MODEL VNL660. CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDE INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE SLEEPER LIGHTS, 12V TV PLUG. *TT
PREMATURE WEAR FROM STEER TIRES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER COMBINATION OF RACE/BEARINGS IN MERITOR AXLES. *MJS
FUEL TANK IS BUILT RIGHT UNDERNEATH DRIVER'S SEAT, AND IT IS LOW TO THE GROUND. TANK WAS SPEARD WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING ALL GAS TO LEAK. VOLVO HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *SLC