Total Complaints
3 filings
VOLVO 740 · model year
2000 VOLVO 740
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000VOLVO740 carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 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 2000 740 is wheels:rim with 1 filings, followed by tires (1) and vehicle speed control (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 2000 740. 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.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 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 |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20051207VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE DRIVING ON I-95 IN MA AT 65 MPH DURING RUSH-HOUR,WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHATSOEVER, THE ETM LIGHT ON MY 2000 VOLVO XC V70 CAME ON AND THE CAR IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER. I NARROWLY ESCAPED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH MY WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN (AGES 9 AND 1). I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AT MAXIMUM 35 MPH TO THE NEAREST EXIT RAMP AND CALL FOR HELP. THE REPAIRS (REPLACED ELECTRONIC THROTTLE MODULE) COST $1100. THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE DIES. *NM
Mileage: 52,589
20010404WHEELS:RIM
VEHICLE HAS 4 BENT RIMS AND TWO TIRES THAT ARE ROAD HAZARDOUS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
20010404TIRES
VEHICLE HAS 4 BENT RIMS AND TWO TIRES THAT ARE ROAD HAZARDOUS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 VOLVO 740 have?▼
The 2000 VOLVO 740 has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 VOLVO 740?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 VOLVO 740 is WHEELS:RIM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 2000 VOLVO 740 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.