2004 Volvo 780 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 780 years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Volvo 780. That is the most of any 780 model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 29,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Volvo 780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 40% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 81,707 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Volvo 780 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Volvo 780.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 volvo 780. While driving approximately 68 mph and attempting to pass a vehicle, the steering wheel did not respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle kept driving forward until it collided with a median and finally stopped. The entire driver side…
Dt: the consumer has a 2004 volvo 670 tractor. Was having a problem with the air rod that held up air bags for the air bag system, suspension, the rod slipped and fell, causing the airbags drop. When the airbags dropped with a trailer on the truck it caused all the weight of the trailer to be…
Consumer states: mirrors shake when driving, can't tell what type of vehicle is behind you,they are a safety hazard. The mirrors do quiver. *ak
The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. It took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. The gearshift stick was…
Engine pressure blew the fuel filter off of the truck. Consumer was traveling at 20 mph. The filter blew onto the road, and across the road. *ak. Fuel filter exploded off engine. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Volvo 780?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Volvo 780?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.