- The problem
- The rear wheel bearings on the involved vehicles, may have received an inadequate amount of lubrication. This condition would initially cause the roller bearings to develop a rumbling noise.
- The fix
- The dealer will either lubricate the bearings or replace them with new bearings and seals with lubrication at no charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Volvo 262 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Volvo 262 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 1978 for the axle shaft.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 262 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Volvo 262 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All 262 yearsQuestions about the 1978 Volvo 262
Does the 1978 Volvo 262 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Volvo 262: axle shaft (March 1978). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Volvo 262 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Volvo 262 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 262 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1978 Volvo 262 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data