1999 Volvo 770 problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 1999 Volvo 770 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 24.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 12.7%.
Complaints110
Crashes1
Fires1
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 24.5% · 27
Power train 12.7% · 14
Electrical system 12.7% · 14
Visibility 9.1% · 10
Engine and engine cooling 6.4% · 7
Steering 6.4% · 7
Structure 5.5% · 6
Equipment 4.5% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 1 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
In owners' own words
Consumer has problems with shearing u-bolts which have been replaced three times. The front end pops and creeks on slow speed turns. The front springs needed replacing. The dash has to be replaced every year due to excessive vibration. The window was broken and there are electrical problems due to bad grounds in the firewall. Suspension
Driver states cab is leaning; left rear u-bolts loose; inside tire cupped; vehicle experienced problems with the front springs and cab air ride height, air ride valve leaks, steer axle hub caps leaks; and front end wanders, drag links replaced. Suspension
Driver states cab is leaning; left rear u-bolts loose; inside tire cupped; vehicle experienced problems with the front springs and cab air ride height, air ride valve leaks, steer axle hub caps leaks; front end wanders, drag links replaced. Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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