1999 Volvo 770 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo 770, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Suspension2223.4%
- Electrical1010.6%
- Steering77.4%
- Transmission77.4%
- Interior & seats77.4%
- Powertrain (other)66.4%
- Body & structure66.4%
- Visibility55.3%
- Engine55.3%
- Fuel system55.3%
- Brakes44.3%
- Tires & wheels33.2%
- Heating & air conditioning33.2%
- Other / unspecified22.1%
- Exterior lighting22.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE U BOLT FELLOFF. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTICE THIS UNTIL A WEEK AFTER WHEN HE WAS HAVING OIL CHANGED IN VEHICLE.*AK
POWER STEERING IS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED IT IS FAULTY. *JG
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ALSO WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE FOR REPAIR. *JG
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER STEERING IS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED IT IS FAULTY. *JG
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. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER STEERING IS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED IT IS FAULTY. *JG
VEHICLES DASH HAS BEEN REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES. *JG
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ALSO WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
CONSUMER STATES THAT TURBO WENT OUT AND ALSO EXPERIENCED 3 AIR TO AIR COOLER PROBLEM. *YD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. *TT
CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR AND IDLE PULLEY WERE BAD, THE AIR DRYER WAS REBUILT, AND THE TORQUE ARM, FOOT VALVE AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
1999 VOLVO 770, ENTERING THE OHIO TURNPIKE, THE RIGHT SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENED AS UNIT 1 WAS MOVING FORWARD AND STRUCK THE TOLL BOOTH CAUSING DAMAGE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0451-91)*JB
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. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL OCCASIONALLY LOCKS WHILE VEHICLE IS STEERING, CONSUMER MUST APPLY GREAT FORCE TO RETURN WHEEL.*JB
CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR AND IDLE PULLEY WERE BAD, THE AIR DRYER WAS REBUILT, AND THE TORQUE ARM, FOOT VALVE AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER STEERING IS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED IT IS FAULTY. *JG
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. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER STEERING IS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED IT IS FAULTY. *JG
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ALSO WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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. *TT
VEHICLES DASH HAS BEEN REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES. *JG
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
RIGHT STEER TIRE SUFFERED A BLOW OUT AT SLOW SPEED, NO DAMAGE OR INJURYS OCCURED. RIGHT STEER TIRE BLOW OUT WHILE TRUCK ON INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT 65MPH, NO CONTROL LOST.
FAWR 12,349. RECEIVED RECALL TO REPLACE TIRES AND RIMS. CURRENTLY HAS KELLY 285/75R24.5 ON VEH SINGLE MAX LOAD 6175, 5TH WHEEL ASSY HAS BEEN MOVED. BLEW A LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE AND IT DID A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE, HE THINKS HE MAY HAVE HIT SOMETHING, REPLACED 3 SETS OF STEER TIRES FOR A CUPPING PROBLEM THE GEN SET WAS ADDED AFTER SALE BY THE DEALER. ALWAYS EXCEEDS 12,600 ON BRONT STEER PLUS HAS TO RUN AFT OF ZERO OR CENTER ON KINGBIN JUST TO GET WEIGHT DOWN CLOSE TO 12000 BU CANT GET UNDER. THIS GEN SET WITH THE LOCATION DOESN'T ADD A WHO LOT OF WGT TO STEERS.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER STEERING IS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED IT IS FAULTY. *JG
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. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BEARINGS ARE LOOSE. *YD
CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR AND IDLE PULLEY WERE BAD, THE AIR DRYER WAS REBUILT, AND THE TORQUE ARM, FOOT VALVE AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATED THE ALTERNATOR AND IDLE PULLEY WERE BAD, THE AIR DRYER WAS REBUILT, AND THE TORQUE ARM, FOOT VALVE AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB
DEALER REPLACED SIDE BLINKER LAMP THAT WAS INOPERABLE, LEFT FRONT CLEARANCE PANEL LAMP WAS INOPERABLE AND REPLACED. *TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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