Total Complaints
4 filings
VOLVO 660 · model year
2005 VOLVO 660
4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005VOLVO660 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 660 is steering with 1 filings, followed by unknown or other (1) and equipment (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 2005 660. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20131230EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS CLASS 8 TRUCK ARE DANGEROUS, VERY LOW LIGHT, YOU HAVE TO RUN WITH HIGH BEAM ALL THE TIME. I DON'T KNOW HOW VOLVO SLIP THIS BY DOT NEED TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Mileage: 868,200
20080722CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER
M RELOCATION, INC WAS MOVING AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN 18 WHEELER ONTO THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY THAT I MANAGE. WHILE DRIVING ON MY PROPERTY, THE DRIVER DESTROYED A SECTION OF LANDSCAPING AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE DRIVER REFUSED TO GIVE INSURANCE INFORMATION. *TR
Mileage: 5
20080722CrashEQUIPMENT
M RELOCATION, INC WAS MOVING AN INDIVIDUAL WITH AN 18 WHEELER ONTO THE APARTMENT COMMUNITY THAT I MANAGE. WHILE DRIVING ON MY PROPERTY, THE DRIVER DESTROYED A SECTION OF LANDSCAPING AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE DRIVER REFUSED TO GIVE INSURANCE INFORMATION. *TR
Mileage: 5
20080708STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 (NA) VOLVO 660. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY LOST ALL STEERING CONTROL. HE COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE STEERING DRAG LINK HAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT AXLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 479,522.
Mileage: 479,522
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 VOLVO 660 have?▼
The 2005 VOLVO 660 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 VOLVO 660?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 VOLVO 660 is STEERING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include UNKNOWN OR OTHER and EQUIPMENT.
Is the 2005 VOLVO 660 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.