When passenger in rear seat is using seat belts, the buckle would fail to stay latched properly. The latch keeps popping out now and then. It happens when vehicle is in motion. Will be taking to dealer. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1999 Volvo 780 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1999 Volvo 780 with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 780 year, for its age
#425 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Volvo 780 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1999 Volvo 780
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1999 Volvo 780
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Volvo 780: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | A |
1999 Volvo 780 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Volvo 780 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1999 Volvo S70 | 216 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo S80 | 210 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo V70 | 169 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo V70XC | 79 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo 770 | 33 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 23 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo C70 Convertible | 8 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Volvo 850 | 2 | 0 | A | 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 1999 Volvo 780
Does the 1999 Volvo 780 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Volvo 780 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Volvo 780?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1999 Volvo 780 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 8, 1999 and the latest on February 8, 1999. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Volvo 780 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer 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 1999 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