1999 Volvo 770 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 770 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo 770. That ranks 3rd out of 4 770 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (21 complaints, 64%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Volvo 770 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 21 | 64% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 39% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Volvo 770 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Volvo 770.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front suspension u-bolts loosen or break (EA02021) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 6, 2003.
- Sleeper berth fires (PE01040) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Mar 26, 2002.
- Steering gearbox or u-joint (PE01041) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Jun 14, 2002.
- Steering axle u-bolt (PE01042) — opened Dec 3, 2001, closed Sep 6, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
While driving vehicle u bolt felloff. Consumer did not notice this until a week after when he was having oil changed in vehicle.*ak
Consumer stated the crank case cracked. *jg
Consumer states experiencing electrical problems, also with the wiring harness under the dash. *tt
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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo 770?
Owners most often report suspension, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 21 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo 770?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Volvo 770 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 770 model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.