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Volvo 780 problems by year

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the Volvo 780 since 1990, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2004 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by visibility and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
2
Worst year
2004
Model years
1990-2016

Volvo 780 years to avoid

No model year of the Volvo 780 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Volvo 780 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Volvo 780 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

199019911999200420052006200920102016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Volvo 780 problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    6
  • Suspension
    3
  • Seats
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Visibility
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Fuel system
    1

Volvo 780 problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-2Airbags01
2010-1Body00
2009-3Steering01
2006-1Airbags00
2005-1Steering01
2004-5Visibility01
1999-1Seat belts00
1991-3Fuel system10
1990-1Seats20

Recalls 2

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Questions about the Volvo 780

What years of the Volvo 780 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Volvo 780 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Volvo 780?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Volvo 780?

Steering, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (3) and seats (3).

How many recalls does the Volvo 780 have?

2 recalls between 1990 and 2016. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

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