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1988 Volvo 760Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1988 Volvo 760, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints85 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 6, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Volvo 760 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags42
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline11
Power train11
Seat belts11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1988 Volvo 760 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-075 · May 6, 1991 · 485 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Headlights: switch

Recall 87V-195 · Dec 29, 1987 · 2,930 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE HEADLAMPS WILL NOT FUNCTION, ANDCHARRING OF THE INSULATION OF CERTAIN WIRES TO THE SWITCH MAY RESULT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other 760 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 760 median. How we score

'83'85'86'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 760 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER INSERTED KEY INTO IGNITION TO OPEN ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER FACE WAS INJURED AND BURNED. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *AK *JB
Complaint 887689 · May 8, 2001
CONSUMER STATES HIS 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER GOT INTO VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS, SHE PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TURNED THE KEY TOWARDS THE ON POSITION TO ENABLE THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS, AS SOON AS SHE TURNED THE KEY THE AIR BAG EXPLODED IN HER FACE WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE INJURIES, CONSUMER…
Complaint 561303 · May 22, 2001

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