1990 Volvo 780 Problems: 1 Complaint, 2 Recalls

The worst 1990 Volvo 780 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Seats
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Recalls 2

Electrical system: wiringReported September 22, 1997 · 9,684 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to limited space and variations in the assembly of the cables, chafing of the insulation of the cables feeding the seat heater, power seat motors and seat belt warning indicator situated under the front seat, can occur.
Risk: This chafing can lead to a low ohm short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cable harnesses and, if necessary, correct or replace these cables.

Recall number 97V166000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported January 8, 1991 · 19,286 vehicles affected

What is wrong: If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.
Risk: Fuel seepage could result in fire in the presence of anignition source.
Remedy: Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940se.

Recall number 91V010000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Inadvert. Air bag deploysOpened April 20, 1994, closed October 12, 1994

There is no summary currently available

EA94015

Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Volvo 780 65

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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Nov 9, 2019 Service bulletinSoftware Installation Policy changes.
Aug 15, 2019 Service bulletinRetailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo
Jun 5, 2019 Service bulletinThis is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice
May 7, 2019 Service bulletinWinter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers
Feb 14, 2019 Service bulletinThis is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc

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What 1990 Volvo 780 owners say

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Filed Feb 6, 1998 · Seats · MD · fire

Seat heater shorted out, causing fire .

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Questions about the 1990 Volvo 780

Is the 1990 Volvo 780 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1990 Volvo 780, fewer than a typical 780 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Volvo 780?

Seats, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo 780 have?

2 recalls, covering electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.

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1990 Volvo 780 problems