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1999 Volvo 770Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 1999 Volvo 770, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.0× the 770 median · #2 of 3 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints334 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem21Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Volvo 770 has problems

33 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
Suspension212
Electrical system131
Power train120
Steering60
Structure51
Visibility40
Engine and engine cooling40
Equipment40
Fuel system, gasoline30
6 other systems100

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

0 recalls

1999 Volvo 770 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other 770 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 770 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Volvo 770, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAKEA02021 · closed Nov 6, 2003
    No recall
  2. SLEEPER BERTH FIRESPE01040 · closed Mar 26, 2002
    No recall
  3. STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINTPE01041 · closed Jun 14, 2002
    No recall
  4. STEERING AXLE U-BOLTPE01042 · closed Sep 6, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What 770 owners report

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

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE U BOLT FELLOFF. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTICE THIS UNTIL A WEEK AFTER WHEN HE WAS HAVING OIL CHANGED IN VEHICLE.*AK
Complaint 8018478 · Sep 12, 2002
CONSUMER OWNS 2 OF THESE VEHICLES, BOTH ARE EXPERIENCING TIRE WEAR PROBLEMS, ONE OF THE TRUCKS HAS A MAJOR VIBRATION IN THE LEFT FRONT. *YH
Complaint 565625 · May 9, 2002
THE CAB HAS BEEN ALIGNED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. 4 SETS OF NEW STEER TIRES WHICH ONLY LAST ABOUT 60,000 MILES. THE FRONT HUB SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. *TT
Complaint 565357 · May 30, 2002

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