1991 Volvo 780 Problems: 3 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1991 Volvo 780 problems

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

Fuel system
1
Seats
1
Wheels
1

Problems by type

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Fuel system
1
Seats
1
Wheels
1

Recalls 1

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

See all 1 recalls for the 1991 Volvo 780

Defect investigations

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

There is no summary currently available

EA94015

Inadver.air bag deploymentOpened November 23, 1993, closed April 20, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE93095

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Volvo 780 65

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

Feb 9, 2022 Service bulletinVida qr
Feb 3, 2022 Service bulletinShipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Sep 18, 2020 Service bulletinMandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly...
Nov 19, 2019 Service bulletinThis is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be...
Nov 9, 2019 Service bulletinThis is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments
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

See all 65 bulletins for the 1991 Volvo 780

What 1991 Volvo 780 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 22, 2004 · Fuel system · KS

Consumer stated that vehicle was leaking gas for one year. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop 3 times, and the mechanic was unable to resolve the problem. Gas odor was strong.

Filed May 30, 2002 · Wheels · NC

Consumer states while swerving the left front wheel came off the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 21, 1998 · Seats · MO

Front power seat failed due to faulty wiring

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Questions about the 1991 Volvo 780

Is the 1991 Volvo 780 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1991 Volvo 780, 1.5 times a typical 780 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Volvo 780?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint. Next is seats (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 Volvo 780 have?

1 recall, covering electrical system.

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1991 Volvo 780 problems