1999 Volvo 780 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 12, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 780 years
Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo 780. That ranks 4th out of 8 780 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Volvo 780 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Seat Belts1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Seat Belts1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1999 Volvo 780 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Volvo 780.

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NHTSA defect investigations

  • Throttle control malfunction (EA05021) — opened Dec 6, 2005, closed Dec 12, 2006, led to recall 06V441000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When passenger in rear seat is using seat belts, the buckle would fail to stay latched properly. The latch keeps popping out now and then. It happens when vehicle is in motion. Will be taking to dealer. *ak

Seat Belts · received Feb 8, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 834584

Other Volvo 780 years

2004 780 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 78020
2011 78000
2010 78010
2009 78030
2006 78010
2005 78010
2004 78050
199910

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo 780?

Owners most often report seat belts problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo 780?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Volvo 780 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 780 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.