Volvo 780 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Volvo 780, across 8 model years (1999–2016). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Volvo 780 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No 780 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
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 780 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Volvo 780 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 780 | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 780 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| 2010 780 | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 2009 780 | 3 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2006 780 | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2005 780 | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2004 780 | 5 | 0 | — | Visibility | |
| 1999 780 | 1 | 0 | — | Seat Belts |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volvo 780 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (5), 2009 (3), 2016 (2). 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 780?
Steering, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Volvo 780 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.