- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to limited space and variations in the assembly of the cables, chafing of the insulation of the cables feeding the seat heater, power seat motors and seat belt warning indicator situated under the front seat, can occur.
- The risk
- THIS CHAFING CAN LEAD TO A LOW OHM SHORT CIRCUIT.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the cable harnesses and, if necessary, correct or replace these cables.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Volvo 780 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1987 Volvo 780 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 fire. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1997 for the wiring. For comparison, the 1988 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 780 year, for its age
#138 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Volvo 780 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1987 Volvo 780 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
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1987 Volvo 780
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Parked vehicle overnight, next morning car filled with smoke; passenger's seat caught on fire. Could have been caused by heating element. *Ak *slc
The gas tank has ruptured because the drive shaft is too close. Please explain. Tt
Volvo 780: every year compared
All 780 years1987 Volvo 780 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Volvo 780 | 2 | 1 | C | |
| 1987 Volvo 740 | 17 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1987 Volvo 760 | 12 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1987 Volvo 240 | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Volvo 245 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1987 Volvo 744 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1987 Volvo 780
Does the 1987 Volvo 780 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1987 Volvo 780: wiring (September 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Volvo 780?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Volvo 780 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 6, 1995 and the latest on July 8, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Volvo 780 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo 780 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.
Which Volvo 780 years have the most complaints?
2004 (5), 1988 (3), 1989 (3). See every Volvo 780 year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Volvo 780 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