1999 Volvo 770, entering the ohio turnpike, the right side storage compartment door opened as unit 1 was moving forward and struck the toll booth causing damage. *Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0451-91)*jb
1998-2001 · 4 model years
Volvo 770 Problems by year
Owners have filed 108 complaints about the Volvo 770 across 4 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (35), while 2001 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the suspension, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 108
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Deaths
- 0
770 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 770 problems
Latest 770 complaints
Clutch pedal would not engage as designed. On several occasions it failed. Twice in traffic and one after coming to a complete stop. Used excessive force to engage, for it would engage after repeated stomping on the clutch pedal. However, the last time it would not engage, I used both feet too engage it, hoping that the for to mentioned would occur, it did not. The entire clutch plate on the fire wall broke. This led to the sudden collapse of the pedal which slammed into the floor and snapped both knees and buckled...
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my left hip which I now have recurring injuries which has now forced me to leave the trucking industry. The shop supervisor explained to me that this has happened on several volvo trucks and he has had to replace them for the cylinder that controls the clutch lever rods have a problem with rust and other containments which can cause the level rod that control the clutch pedal too freeze up, which stops the clutch from engaging. This is caused by the cylinder having too much open space on the top before a rubber seal which is lower inside to stop the rust, water, and contaniments from causeing problems with clutch operation. Volvo has a replacement for this and did in fact replace it with another corrected cylinder at the time of my injuries.*Ak
STATE INSPECTION REPORT.*JB
Consumer states that the vehicle will not start. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Please provide further information. *Mr
Consumer stated that cruise control failed intermittently. *Yh
While driving vehicle u bolt felloff. Consumer did not notice this until a week after when he was having oil changed in vehicle.*Ak
Questions about the Volvo 770
Which Volvo 770 years have the most problems?
Which Volvo 770 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 770 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Volvo 770 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the suspension (42), electrical system (20), body, doors & structure (15) most often.
How many recalls does the Volvo 770 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Volvo 770 model year on file.
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