1999 Volvo 770 recalls & problems
The 1999 Volvo 770 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 33 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (27 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints33filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Volvo 770.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle; Front › Wheel bearing | 27 | — |
| Power train Driveline › Universal joint; Manual transmission | 14 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Interior/under dash; Horn | 14 | — |
| Visibility Windshield; Sun/moon roof assembly | 10 | — |
| Steering Gear box › Shaft pitman; Gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 7 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger | 7 | — |
| Structure Body › Door; Frame and members | 6 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner; Recreational vehicle/trailer | 5 | — |
| Tires | 4 | — |
| Unknown or other | 4 | — |
| Service brakes, air Antilock | 4 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system; Fuel injection system › Injectors | 3 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Aug 2, 2010 · crashStructure › Body › Door
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 - Apr 15, 2002Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › U-bolt, leaf spring to axle
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE U BOLT FELLOFF. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTICE THIS UNTIL A WEEK AFTER WHEN HE WAS HAVING OIL CHANGED IN VEHICLE.*AK - Jun 10, 2002Engine and engine cooling › Engine
CONSUMER STATED THE CRANK CASE CRACKED. *JG - May 30, 2002Electrical system › Starter assembly
VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE FOR REPAIR. *JG - May 30, 2002Engine and engine cooling
OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS, VEHICLE HAS HAD 2 RADIATORS AND 3 INTERCOOLERS REPLACED, THE ENGINE HAS BEEN WORKED ON FIVE TIMES, IT SMOKES HEAVILY AND EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF POWER. *TT - May 30, 2002Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ALSO WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT - May 28, 2002Unknown or other
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING DASH BOARD PROBLEMS. *YH - May 28, 2002Suspension
CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE SPRING BROKE, THE TIRE FELL OFF THE TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK.*YH
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- EA02021 · opened Sep 6, 2002 · closed Nov 6, 2003FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
ODI'SINVESTIGATION DID NOT FIND ANY EVIDENCE THAT LOOSE OR BROKENFRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO ANY CRASHES OR NEAR MISS EVENTS.SEE THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSISREPORT FOR FULL TECHNICAL DETAILS.* 1996/1997 BUILT VEHICLES ARE DESIGNATED BY VOLVO AS 1998 MODEL YEAR. - PE01040 · opened Dec 3, 2001 · closed Mar 26, 2002SLEEPER BERTH FIRES
- PE01041 · opened Dec 3, 2001 · closed Jun 14, 2002STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT
- PE01042 · opened Dec 3, 2001 · closed Sep 6, 2002STEERING AXLE U-BOLT