2005 Volvo 780 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 7, 2011 · 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 2005 Volvo 780. That ranks 4th out of 8 780 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 500,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2005 Volvo 780 problems

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

Steering1 · ~500,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%500,000——

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

2005 Volvo 780 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Volvo 780.

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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 owns a 2005 volvo 780. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the steering went wheel became very loose and began to spin independently. The failure caused the contact to crash into a guardrail. The contact was reported injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to…

Steering · received Apr 7, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10395132

Other Volvo 780 years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2016 78020
2011 78000
2010 78010
2009 78030
2006 78010
200510
2004 78050
1999 78010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Volvo 780?

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

Was there a recall on the 2005 Volvo 780?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.