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Volvo 770 Steering problems by year

7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 770's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

Steering complaints by model year

YearSteering complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Latest 770 steering complaints

1998 Volvo 770Steering

Owner reports regular occurrence of steering wheel "lock-up". Reports that wheel frequently lock after 1/2-3/4 revolution of steer wheel while maneuvering at low speeds or while accelerating from stop.Upon locking, steering wheel must be force to regain movement . *Mj

Filed SteeringNHTSA 566792
1998 Volvo 770Steering

This truck has a lot of front end problems that can never be solved company owns 53 units and they all have the same problems tire wear vibaration. *Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 753793
1999 Volvo 770Steering

This truck has a lot of front end problems that can never be solved company owns 53 units and they all have the same problems tire wear vibaration. *Ak

Filed SteeringNHTSA 753793
1999 Volvo 770Steering

Steering axle is too heavy for vehicle, causing misalignment. Consumer has been having this problem since date of purchase. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*Ak

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 894914
1998 Volvo 770Steering

Consumer states that the steering column had to be replaced on several occasions. *Tt

Filed SteeringNHTSA 565235
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
2000 Volvo 770SteeringSuspensionWheels & tires1 injury

In the first week of ownership, the seals in the front wheels began leaking, then about 9 months later while driving, there was a grinding noise and a bump from the front end, consumer pulled over and saw nothing, so he started up the vehicle and hit the gas, the steering was gone and consumer lost control of the vehicle which went into a ditch and ended up tipping over, consumer saw that the wheel was sheared off clean on the inside, consumer stated there was a problem with the axle weight, however volvo states...

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this had nothing to do with the accident, consumer was injured in accident and volvo has since reposessed the vehicle, the owners address may not be correct, it was stamped over. *Slc

Filed Steering · Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 565067

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