1990 Volvo 760: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 14 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1991
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“When filling the fuel tank fuel spilled out. Recall 91v010000 was issued on this model/make/year; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2003
“On brakes, change from park to reverse vehicle accelerated at high speed, brake not seem to stop, stopped by wall and tree. Dt”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Nov 2002
“While vehicle was in reverse gear ,vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. Resulting in an accident causing injuries to the driver. Please more details. Mr”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2002
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“While driving at10 mph and applying the brakes, pedal went straight to the floorboard, and consumer hit a tree. Upon impact, driver's side air bag did not deploy. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 1999
“While pulling out of a parking space, and when consumer put key into ignition and turned switch, vehicle shot forward, hitting another vehicle and knocking vehicle out of the way. Consumer kept steering vehicle around with foot on the brake, and vehicle didn't stop. It kept accelerating and then came to a complete stop. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 1999
“Vehicle thrusted forward at an unknown speed, driver was unable to stop vehicle before crashing into another vehicle and applying the emergency brake.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 1998
“The vehicle suddenly accelerated from park to reverse hitting a tree, a curb, and finally stopping in a jacuzzi. Consumer suffered minor injuries. *jg”Owner report · Power Train
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BUCKLE.
Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
IF CONDITIONS OF HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, OVERFILLING OF THE FUEL TANK, AND INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING EXIST SIMULTANEOUSLY, FUEL SEEPAGE MAY OCCUR FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK.
Remedy: RETORQUE SENDING UNIT LOCK RING; REPLACE LOCK RING GASKET IF FUEL SEEPAGE IS DETECTED. NOTE: THE ONLY 940 MODEL SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL IS THE 940SE.
Check your exact 760 by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
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Is the 1990 Volvo 760 reliable?
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Volvo 760. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 1990 Volvo 760 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:anchorage. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.