Volvo 770 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 108 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Volvo 770, across 4 model years (1998–2001). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (39). The most reported problem area overall is suspension.
Volvo 770 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 770 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 770: 39 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 770: 35 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 770: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Volvo 770 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 58 | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 19 | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo 770 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 770 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 770 | 35 | 0 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1999 770 | 33 | 0 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 770 | 39 | 0 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo 770 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (39), 2000 (35), 1999 (33). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Volvo 770?
Suspension, with 58 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo 770 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.