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Volvo 780 Visibility problems by year

3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Volvo 780's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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19881000

Latest 780 visibility complaints

1988 Volvo 780BrakesElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Dt*: the consumer stated after purchasing the vehicle she began having numerous problems. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealership the driver's side window module and the tail light bulbs were replaced. The vehicle was driven for a short period of time when the signal light did not work properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the bulb housing assemblies were replaced. Now the consumer is having problems with the brakes. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership for this problem. *Jb

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Electrical system · VisibilityNHTSA 10147942
2004 Volvo 780Visibility & 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
2004 Volvo 780Transmission & 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

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