Vehicle safety record

2009 Volvo 780 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2009 Volvo 780 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (3) and the suspension (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2010 has 1.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

57/100Safety Index

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

#285 most complained-about 2009 vehicle

Complaints: 3
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2009 Volvo 780 problems

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No recalls for the 2009 Volvo 780

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 Volvo 780. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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3 complaints about the 2009 Volvo 780

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

SteeringCrash

Unable to turn the steering wheel unless extra force is used. Must make 2 or 3 atemps to turn wheels inorder to park car vertically or make a u-turn. Very dangerous . It does not make any difference where on where I am, from an almost standing or very slow driving it is a major danger. Tcity street, driveway, highway the same thing happens even pulling into and our of diagnol parking spaces. I do not know how to do what you are asking.......There was a recall on this problem sent to me but not the dealers. ...

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Before the local volvo dealer would help I had to bring the notice I received they made adjustments reluctantly-this was at vovol of c learwater. - Did not think it w real problem on 9/4/12. Help the safety factor is very real

SteeringSuspensionAirbags

The cab leans all the time. I have video of how bad it is going down the road.

Steering

Tl*the contact leased a 2009 volvo 780. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact tried to turn right and lost control. Roadside assistance came to change the drag links and the vehicle was taken to a local repair shoop where the front steering links, axle alignment and tires were replaced. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.

Volvo 780: every year compared

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1999 2004 2005 2006 32009 2010 2016

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2010	1	0	Body, doors & structure	A
2009	3	1	Steering	C
2006	1	0	Airbags	A
2005	1	1	Steering	C

All 780 years

2009 Volvo 780 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2009 Volvo 780	3	0	1	C
2009 Volvo S80	16	5	0	C	Compare
2009 Volvo XC70	15	5	0	F	Compare
2009 Volvo S40	10	3	0	B	Compare
2009 Volvo C70	10	3	0	C	Compare
2009 Volvo S60	7	3	1	A	Compare
2009 Volvo XC90	7	1	0	B	Compare
2009 Volvo C30	6	2	0	C	Compare
2009 Volvo V70	4	3	0	B	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 2009 Volvo 780

Does the 2009 Volvo 780 have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Volvo 780?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (3), suspension (1), airbags (1).

How many complaints has the 2009 Volvo 780 had?

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 29, 2010 and the latest on July 14, 2016. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2009 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 2009 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data