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Volvo 770 Electrical problems by year

20 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 770's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

Electrical complaints by model year

YearElectrical complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 770 electrical complaints

2000 Volvo 770SuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

The driver side window shattered.*Yd the brakes squeaked, there was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle, the engine raced when the truck was in neutral, the transmission jumped in and out of gear, the gauges on the lcd display were acting erractically.*Jb

Filed Suspension · Service brakes, air · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 565615
1998 Volvo 770Electrical system

Vehicle was expereincing numerous electrical problems, the fuses in the dash were continuously blowing because of a loose wire on several occassions, the starter was replaced, there were key switch problems, and the trailer power cord was inoperative, dealer replaced the wiring harness.*Jb

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 565918
1999 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer states experiencing electrical problems, also with the wiring harness under the dash. *Tt

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565907
1999 Volvo 770Electrical system

Vehicle is exhibiting problems with the starter. Vehicle was towed twice for repair. *Jg

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565359
1999 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer owns 2 of these trucks that are experiencing electrical problems. *Yh

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565625
2000 Volvo 770Electrical system

Experiencing problems with the starter which had to be replaced twice, the alternator which was replaced three times and the power inverter which has been replaced three times as well. *Jg

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565592
2000 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer states that there are electrical problems with the dash and stereo equipment due to a faulty wiring harness, the dealer is unable to remedy this problem with the electrical components.*Slc

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565222
1998 Volvo 770SuspensionElectrical systemBody, doors & structure

Consumer states multiple alignments have been performed on the truck due to vibration, the front and rear u-bolts are inoperative, a broken spring was replaced. The vehicle has also experienced dash wiring harness problems and water leaks from the top of the window. *Jb *nlm

Filed Suspension · Electrical system · StructureNHTSA 565210
1999 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer has been experiencing problems with the wiring harness under the dash.*Jb

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565209
1998 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer states that the vehicle is experiencing problems with the dash due to the wiring harness. *Slc

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565198
1999 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer has experienced problems with the wiring harness. *Tt consumer experiencing wiring harness problem under the dash and also starter wiring. *Yh

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565172
1998 Volvo 770Electrical system

Consumer states that there is an electrical problem with the gauges in the dash. *Slc

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 565163
2001 Volvo 770SteeringSuspensionElectrical systemBody, doors & structure

The vehicle is experiencing front end problems, shakes, and the weight is heavy. *Jg other problems are as followed: the starter had gone out, oil leak, seal between the engine and the transmission, and the steering feels soft when shaking. The average miles of the steer tires are 80k. *Scc

Filed Steering · Suspension · Electrical system · Structure · Unknown or otherNHTSA 565154
1999 Volvo 770SuspensionElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Consumer has problems with shearing u-bolts which have been replaced three times. The front end pops and creeks on slow speed turns. The front springs needed replacing. The dash has to be replaced every year due to excessive vibration. The window was broken and there are electrical problems due to bad grounds in the firewall. *Jg

Filed Suspension · Electrical system · Visibility · Unknown or otherNHTSA 565151

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

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