1999 Volvo VN770 problems & reliability
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Volvo VN770. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 15 | 48% |
| Electrical System → | 11 | 35% |
| Power Train | 8 | 26% |
| Visibility | 6 | 19% |
| Steering | 4 | 13% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% |
| Structure | 3 | 10% |
| Tires | 3 | 10% |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 12 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Excessive tire tread wear on front tire, wheel bearings loosen, 7 alternators failed, transmission failed, gear box failed, been in shop 3 weeks, seems something fails after each time in shop. Believes very poor quality regarding dealer shop performance. *nlm”
Steering · filed Jan 10, 2003
“Vehicle is experienceing premature steer tire wear. The tire shop would not warranty the tires because of possible front end alignment problems. After having the alignment shop inspect vehicle, it was determined that it was a steer tire problem. An engineer advised consumer to have the leaf spring and supports…”
Suspension · filed Jul 19, 2002
“When taking vehicle into dealership to change tie rod ends tire and wheel size, they never did a front end alignment. This caused new tires to wear out sooner then normal. Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states that the new tires had 80000 miles on them and wore the insides about 3 inches on both tires, one tire was so…”
Steering · filed Jul 16, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- STEERING BINDING
Engineering Analysis EA04016 · opened Jun 24, 2004 · closed Mar 31, 2005
- STEERING BINDING
Preliminary Evaluation PE04014 · opened Feb 5, 2004 · closed Jun 24, 2004
Technical service bulletins
30 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Volvo VN770. The 10 most recent:
CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
CBR-2120 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 29, 2023
TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
V728-005A 202308 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 14, 2023
CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
CBR-2112 202307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2023
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2022
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2022
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2143 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2022
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal…
KC-405 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 21, 2022
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2022
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 15, 2022
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-435 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2022
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1999 Volvo VN770 in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Volvo VN770?
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