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1988 Volvo 780Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1988 Volvo 780, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage139kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 17, 2006. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Volvo 780 has problems

3 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
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10
Vehicle speed control11
Visibility10

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

1 recall

1988 Volvo 780 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.

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 780 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 780 median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'99'04'05'06'09'10'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 780 owners report

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

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…
Complaint 10147942 · Jan 17, 2006 · 138,890 miles

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