The 1991 Volvo 780 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seats (1 complaint).
Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Electrical system › Wiring
NHTSA recall 97V166000 · Sep 22, 1997 · 9,684 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO LIMITED SPACE AND VARIATIONS IN THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CABLES, CHAFING OF THE INSULATION OF THE CABLES FEEDING THE SEAT HEATER, POWER SEAT MOTORS AND SEAT BELT WARNING INDICATOR SITUATED UNDER THE FRONT SEAT, CAN OCCUR.
Risk: THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT OR REPLACE THESE CABLES.
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
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Seats Front assembly › Power adjust
1
0
0
0
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Wheels
1
0
0
0
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Fuel system, gasoline Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Jan 22, 2004Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail CONSUMER STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS FOR ONE YEAR. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP 3 TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. GAS ODOR WAS STRONG.*AK
May 26, 2002Wheels CONSUMER STATES WHILE SWERVING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
Apr 21, 1998Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust FRONT POWER SEAT FAILED DUE TO FAULTY WIRING
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
EA94015 · opened Apr 20, 1994 · closed Oct 12, 1994 · led to recall 94V185000INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS There is no summary currently available
PE93095 · opened Nov 23, 1993 · closed Apr 20, 1994INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT There is no summary currently available