Tl* the contact owns a 2005 volvo 780. The contact was traveling 65 mph when the steering went wheel became very loose and began to spin independently. The failure caused the contact to crash into a guardrail. The contact was reported injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that the drive link fractured and caused the crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages was 500,000.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Volvo 780 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2005 Volvo 780 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2004 has 5 and the 2006 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 780 year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2005 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2005 Volvo 780 problems
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No recalls for the 2005 Volvo 780
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Volvo 780. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2005 Volvo 780
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Volvo 780: every year compared
All 780 years2005 Volvo 780 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Volvo 780 | 1 | 0 | C | |
| 2005 Volvo XC90 | 223 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S40 | 81 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S60 | 44 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo XC70 | 27 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo V70 | 21 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo V50 | 18 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 15 | 6 | C | Compare |
| 2005 Volvo VNL | 6 | 6 | 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 2005 Volvo 780
Does the 2005 Volvo 780 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Volvo 780?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1).
How many complaints has the 2005 Volvo 780 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 7, 2011 and the latest on April 7, 2011. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2005 Volvo 780 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 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 2005 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