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2004 Volvo 780 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2004 Volvo 780 with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (2) and the body, doors & structure (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2005 has 1.

NHTSA data checked

CAbout as many problems as a typical 780 year, for its age

#269 most complained-about 2004 vehicle

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 2004 Volvo 780 problems

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No recalls for the 2004 Volvo 780

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Volvo 780. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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5 complaints about the 2004 Volvo 780

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SteeringCrash

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 volvo 780. While driving approximately 68 mph and attempting to pass a vehicle, the steering wheel did not respond. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle kept driving forward until it collided with a median and finally stopped. The entire driver side of the vehicle was damaged, including the driver side headlight and the bottom of the vehicle. There were no injuries reported. The police and fire departments arrived and a police report was filed. There were no...

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injuries. The vehicle was towed to the police impound yard. The vehicle was not evaluated by the insurance company or manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 81,707.

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 10950268
Suspension

Dt: the consumer has a 2004 volvo 670 tractor. Was having a problem with the air rod that held up air bags for the air bag system, suspension, the rod slipped and fell, causing the airbags drop. When the airbags dropped with a trailer on the truck it caused all the weight of the trailer to be concentrated on the rear of the truck due to the airbags dropping and letting the rear of truck lower. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who told the consumer that the rod wore out. This was the sixth time that repairs ...

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had to be done. Also, dealer also told consumer that if he did not stop and fix the rod when driving it will ruin the transmission. Dealer stated that the original rod was too short and this caused the rod to pop out. Mechanic at dealer stated that he had a lot of this problem in these trucks. *Ak

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10133206
Visibility & wipers

Consumer states: mirrors shake when driving, can't tell what type of vehicle is behind you,they are a safety hazard. The mirrors do quiver. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10119755
Transmission & drivetrainLightsVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureSeats & seat beltsEquipment & accessories

The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. *Nm stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. It took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. The gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. The driver's seat is mounted too far forward. The right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in...

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their housings and as a result they vibrate. The high beam indicator light is located at the bottom edge of the instrument panel. With the tilt steering column the light was hidden behind the hub of the steering wheel. The door steps are higher and farther apart which strains the driver's knees and makes entry and ext from the cab more difficult. (Volvo vnl-780 diesel). *Nm

Filed Power train · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Structure · Seats · EquipmentNHTSA 10110815
Engine & cooling

Engine pressure blew the fuel filter off of the truck. Consumer was traveling at 20 mph. The filter blew onto the road, and across the road. *Ak. Fuel filter exploded off engine. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10101263

Volvo 780: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20061000AirbagsA
20051010SteeringC
20045010Visibility & wipersC
All 780 years

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Questions about the 2004 Volvo 780

Does the 2004 Volvo 780 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 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 2004 Volvo 780?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (2), body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1).

How many complaints has the 2004 Volvo 780 had?

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 18, 2004 and the latest on February 8, 2017. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2004 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.

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What should I do if my 2004 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

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