- 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
1989 Volvo 780 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1989 Volvo 780 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 1997 for the wiring. For comparison, the 1988 has 3 and the 1990 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 780 year, for its age
#161 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 Volvo 780 problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1989 Volvo 780 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
- The fix
- Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940se.
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1989 Volvo 780
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Seats are overheating, and consumer is not able to turn them off. *Ak
Sudden acceleration caused the consumer to run into a gate. *Ak
The engine gasket cover valve leak about four within 16 month had the master cylinder replace twice within four month has abs anti-lock brake. Tt
Volvo 780: every year compared
All 780 years1989 Volvo 780 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Volvo 780 | 3 | 2 | D | |
| 1989 Volvo 740 | 41 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 240 | 17 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 760 | 14 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 245 | 3 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 745 | 3 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 744 | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Volvo 244 DL | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1989 Volvo 780
Does the 1989 Volvo 780 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1989 Volvo 780: wiring (September 1997); fuel pump (January 1991). 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 1989 Volvo 780?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), seats & seat belts (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 1989 Volvo 780 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 15, 1995 and the latest on October 13, 1999. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 Volvo 780 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 1989 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