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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 1 of 5 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
5 reports
150,000 miles · Feb 6, 2009
Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO VN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE FRONTAL VISIBILITY IS REDUCED AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE DEALER MUST CONTINUALLY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD LATCHES AND LINKAGES. THE FAILURE TYPICALLY RECURS AFTER TWO YEARS. CURRENTLY, ALL OF TH…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 VOLVO VN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE OPENED SPONTANEOUSLY. THE FRONTAL VISIBILITY IS REDUCED AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. THE DEALER MUST CONTINUALLY REPLACE THE UNDERHOOD LATCHES AND LINKAGES. THE FAILURE TYPICALLY RECURS AFTER TWO YEARS. CURRENTLY, ALL OF THE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN INSUFFICIENT IN CORRECTING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,560.
NHTSA ODI #10257706
Mileage unknown · May 6, 2002
Electrical System
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE DASH CONTROLS GOING OUT TWICE, WAS TOLD THERE IS A SHORT. *JG
NHTSA ODI #565609
Mileage unknown · Aug 15, 2001
SteeringSuspension
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED RIGHT CRASHING INTO A GUARDRAIL, TOTALING THE VEHICLE. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #565015
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING A GRINDING NOISE AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #863631
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2000
Power Train
IT IS HARD TO READ THE SPEED ON THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE, ESPECIALLY IN ARIZONA WHERE IT IS REQUIRED TO WEAR SUN GLASSES. NUMBERS ARE TOO SMALL, AND THE COLOR IS BETTER TO BE SEEN AT NIGHT THAN IN THE DAY TIME. CONSUMER HAS TO FOCUS ON THE NUMBERS TO SEE THEM. *AK
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH VALEO WIPER SYSTEMS, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIVE TO SALT INTRUSION THAT COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CONDITION WHERE THE CONNECTOR OVERHEATS TO A POINT WHERE THE CONNECTOR COULD IGNITE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COULD RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR PLATE ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. PHASE 2 OF THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERSEDES NHTSA CAMPAIGN NOS. 01V-139.001 AND 02V-037.002. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2
DP01006 · Equipment Certification Label
Opened May 10, 2001 · Closed Jan 23, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Equipment:other:labels
There is no summary currently available
EA01011 · U-BOLT Failures On Drive -AXLE Assemblie
Opened Apr 18, 2001 · Closed Jul 30, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
No summary supplied.
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