Safety belts are designed to be routed under a diagonal cross brace during fastening. The instructional labels for the belt routing are inadequate, and can result in inadvertent release of the belt buckle.
1985-1990 · 6 model years
Volvo 760 Problems by year
Owners have filed 56 complaints about the Volvo 760 across 6 model years, and it has 7 recalls. The 1990 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (14), while 1985 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the acceleration & cruise control, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 56
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 17
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 14
- Deaths
- 0
760 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 760 problems
Volvo 760 recalls 7
If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.
Tire information labels on the door and the information in the owners manual do not apply to the full size original equipment tire and wheel that was substituted for the "space-saver" emergency use only spare tire.
Covers1989 Volvo 760
Headlight switch contains components which may come loose upon operation and cause short circuits in the switch.
Covers1988 Volvo 760
Engine wiring harness could chafe against an air conditioning pipe.
The tailgate child lock can be opened from inside when the child lock is engaged. The feature to prevent the tailgate from being operated from the inside of the station wagon may not function properly...
Certain vehicles are equipped with water pump pulleys which may contain a manufacturing defect, reducing the durability of the pulley...
Latest 760 complaints
On monday night (around midnight) october 10, 2011 I was taking my husband for a routine visit to the hospital for stroke related problems and in normal fashion, I started my car, put my foot on the brake (not the accelerator) and shifted into reverse. Immediately, the car accelerated out of control at a high rate of speed and didn't stop until we were inside my neighbors house, stopped only by the interior wall of his home. We went backwards through his front gate, his exterior wall and ended up completely...
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inside his den/game room. I was not able to stop it with the brakes and there was no explainable reason for the malfunction, but it was bizarre to say the least. There was extensive damage to his home and my car, but luckily no one was killed. My husband was transported to the hospital for neck injuries sustained in the accident and the car is now in a wrecking yard. We bought this particular vehicle because of it's safety rating and well documented maintenance records, but after this problem, I will never own another volvo. Upon research (after the accident) , I discovered numerous complaints of this exact scenario...Engaging in reverse and uncontrollable acceleration occurring. This is a major safety issue, regardless of the age of a vehicle, especially if it has been well maintained. *Kb
When filling the fuel tank fuel spilled out. Recall 91v010000 was issued on this model/make/year; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. *Ak
Firestone radial special spare. Belt/tread detached from tire on 1990 volvo 760 turbo while vehicle was in motion. No damage or injuries resulting from malfunction. Tire size 155 r15 89q.
The vehicle suddenly accelerated from park to reverse hitting a tree, a curb, and finally stopping in a jacuzzi. Consumer suffered minor injuries. *Jg
While vehicle was in reverse gear ,vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. Resulting in an accident causing injuries to the driver. Please more details. Mr
On brakes, change from park to reverse vehicle accelerated at high speed, brake not seem to stop, stopped by wall and tree. Dt
Questions about the Volvo 760
Which Volvo 760 years have the most problems?
Which Volvo 760 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Volvo 760 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the acceleration & cruise control (14), electrical system (10), engine & cooling (7) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo 760 have?
NHTSA lists 7 recalls across all Volvo 760 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data