2009 Volvo 780 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 780 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Volvo 780. That ranks 2nd out of 8 780 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 39,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 100% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Volvo 780 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 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.
Unable to turn the steering wheel unless extra force is used. Must make 2 or 3 atemps to turn wheels inorder to park car vertically or make a u-turn. Very dangerous . It does not make any difference where on where i am, from an almost standing or very slow driving it is a major danger. Tcity…
The cab leans all the time. I have video of how bad it is going down the road.
Tl*the contact leased a 2009 volvo 780. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact tried to turn right and lost control. Roadside assistance came to change the drag links and the vehicle was taken to a local repair shoop where the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Volvo 780?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Volvo 780?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.