1999 Volvo 770 suspension problems

21 complaints (66% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 21
of this car's complaints: 66%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle
2
Front: wheel bearing
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Volvo 770 suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Front suspension u-bolts loosen or breakOpened September 6, 2002, closed November 6, 2003

Odi'sinvestigation did not find any evidence that loose or brokenfront suspension u-bolts have caused or contributed to any crashes or near miss events.see the attached engineering analysisreport for full technical details.* 1996/1997 built vehicles are designated by volvo as 1998 model year.

EA02021

What 1999 Volvo 770 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 12, 2002 · Suspension · VT

While driving vehicle u bolt felloff. Consumer did not notice this until a week after when he was having oil changed in vehicle.

Filed Jun 10, 2002 · Engine, Fuel system · AR

Consumer stated the crank case cracked.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Electrical, Fuel system · WI

Consumer states experiencing electrical problems, also with the wiring harness under the dash.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MO

Over the last 3 years, vehicle has had 2 radiators and 3 intercoolers replaced, the engine has been worked on five times, it smokes heavily and experiences a loss of power.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

The electronic control module failed.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Suspension, Transmission · WA

The vehicle is experiencing dash board problems.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Suspension · CA

Consumer states when the spring broke, the tire fell off the truck causing damage to the truck.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Body, Suspension · AZ

Consumer states that the bearings are loose.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Consumer states that turbo went out and also experienced 3 air to air cooler problem.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Electrical, Suspension · NC

Consumer owns 2 of these trucks that are experiencing electrical problems.

Questions about the 1999 Volvo 770 suspension

Does the 1999 Volvo 770 have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volvo 770, 66% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1999 Volvo 770 suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Volvo 770 suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volvo 770 have bad suspension?

The Volvo 770 model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (21 complaints), 1998 (17 complaints) and 2000 (17 complaints).