2006 Volvo 780Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Volvo 780, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 29, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Volvo 780 has problems

1 complaint 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 bags10
Engine and engine cooling10
Steering10

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

0 recalls

2006 Volvo 780 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2006 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 780 owners report

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

FACSIMILE FROM SENATOR ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT, REGARDING PROBLEMS THEY EXPERIENCED WITH THEIR 2006 VOLVO 780 TRUCK. *KB AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROKEN. AFTER HAVING THE STEERING WHEEL PROBLEM RESOLVED, THE TRUCK BROKE DOWN AND WOULD NOT START.…
Complaint 10226248 · Apr 29, 2008

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