1999 Volvo 770: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (28% of complaints).
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All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1999 volvo 770, entering the ohio turnpike, the right side storage compartment door opened as unit 1 was moving forward and struck the toll booth causing damage. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0451-91)*jb”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2010
“While driving vehicle u bolt felloff. Consumer did not notice this until a week after when he was having oil changed in vehicle.*ak”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2002
“Consumer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2002
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“The consumer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined that the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2002
“Consumer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2002
“The conusmer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined that the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2002
“Steering locked up while driving, dealer determined the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2002
“Steering axle is too heavy for vehicle, causing misalignment. Consumer has been having this problem since date of purchase. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2001
“Consumer stated the steering wheel occasionally locks while vehicle is steering, consumer must apply great force to return wheel.*jb”Owner report · Steering
“Consumer experiencing problems with the wiring harness under the dash, which caused a fire, gauges were erratic and cab controller ecu failed. Experienced other electrical problems with the battery which seems to be lasting 15 months. The alternator has been replaced 7 times. Gearbox sensor failed, consumer noticed fuses missing after possession of the truck. *tt”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1999 Volvo 770 reliable?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Volvo 770. The most complained-about area is suspension (28% of complaints).
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.