2004 Volvo 780 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 2004 Volvo 780, 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
- Visibility220.0%
- Engine110.0%
- Interior & seats110.0%
- Exterior lighting110.0%
- Body & structure110.0%
- Powertrain (other)110.0%
- Steering110.0%
- Suspension110.0%
- Other / unspecified110.0%
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
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER STATES: MIRRORS SHAKE WHEN DRIVING, CAN'T TELL WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE IS BEHIND YOU,THEY ARE A SAFETY HAZARD. THE MIRRORS DO QUIVER. *AK
THE SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS DON'T FUNCTION SAFELY DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *NM STATIONARY SPLASH GUARD MOUNTED OVER THE STEERING TIRES BLOCKED SAFE ACCESS TO THE OUTER WINDSHIELD AND PROHIBITED WINDSHIELD CLEANING. IT TOOK 95 POUNDS OF FORCE TO PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE GEARSHIFT STICK WAS MOUNTED TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT AND TO FAR TOO THE REAR, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THE RIGHT FRONT POWER REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT MOUNTED SECURELY IN THEIR HOUSINGS AND AS A RESULT THEY VIBRATE. THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN THE LIGHT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DOOR STEPS ARE HIGHER AND FARTHER APART WHICH STRAINS THE DRIVER'S KNEES AND MAKES ENTRY AND EXT FROM THE CAB MORE DIFFICULT. (VOLVO VNL-780 DIESEL). *NM
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
ENGINE PRESSURE BLEW THE FUEL FILTER OFF OF THE TRUCK. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 20 MPH. THE FILTER BLEW ONTO THE ROAD, AND ACROSS THE ROAD. *AK. FUEL FILTER EXPLODED OFF ENGINE. *AK
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
THE SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS DON'T FUNCTION SAFELY DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *NM STATIONARY SPLASH GUARD MOUNTED OVER THE STEERING TIRES BLOCKED SAFE ACCESS TO THE OUTER WINDSHIELD AND PROHIBITED WINDSHIELD CLEANING. IT TOOK 95 POUNDS OF FORCE TO PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE GEARSHIFT STICK WAS MOUNTED TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT AND TO FAR TOO THE REAR, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THE RIGHT FRONT POWER REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT MOUNTED SECURELY IN THEIR HOUSINGS AND AS A RESULT THEY VIBRATE. THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN THE LIGHT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DOOR STEPS ARE HIGHER AND FARTHER APART WHICH STRAINS THE DRIVER'S KNEES AND MAKES ENTRY AND EXT FROM THE CAB MORE DIFFICULT. (VOLVO VNL-780 DIESEL). *NM
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
THE SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS DON'T FUNCTION SAFELY DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *NM STATIONARY SPLASH GUARD MOUNTED OVER THE STEERING TIRES BLOCKED SAFE ACCESS TO THE OUTER WINDSHIELD AND PROHIBITED WINDSHIELD CLEANING. IT TOOK 95 POUNDS OF FORCE TO PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE GEARSHIFT STICK WAS MOUNTED TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT AND TO FAR TOO THE REAR, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THE RIGHT FRONT POWER REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT MOUNTED SECURELY IN THEIR HOUSINGS AND AS A RESULT THEY VIBRATE. THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN THE LIGHT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DOOR STEPS ARE HIGHER AND FARTHER APART WHICH STRAINS THE DRIVER'S KNEES AND MAKES ENTRY AND EXT FROM THE CAB MORE DIFFICULT. (VOLVO VNL-780 DIESEL). *NM
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
THE SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS DON'T FUNCTION SAFELY DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *NM STATIONARY SPLASH GUARD MOUNTED OVER THE STEERING TIRES BLOCKED SAFE ACCESS TO THE OUTER WINDSHIELD AND PROHIBITED WINDSHIELD CLEANING. IT TOOK 95 POUNDS OF FORCE TO PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE GEARSHIFT STICK WAS MOUNTED TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT AND TO FAR TOO THE REAR, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THE RIGHT FRONT POWER REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT MOUNTED SECURELY IN THEIR HOUSINGS AND AS A RESULT THEY VIBRATE. THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN THE LIGHT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DOOR STEPS ARE HIGHER AND FARTHER APART WHICH STRAINS THE DRIVER'S KNEES AND MAKES ENTRY AND EXT FROM THE CAB MORE DIFFICULT. (VOLVO VNL-780 DIESEL). *NM
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
THE SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS DON'T FUNCTION SAFELY DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *NM STATIONARY SPLASH GUARD MOUNTED OVER THE STEERING TIRES BLOCKED SAFE ACCESS TO THE OUTER WINDSHIELD AND PROHIBITED WINDSHIELD CLEANING. IT TOOK 95 POUNDS OF FORCE TO PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE GEARSHIFT STICK WAS MOUNTED TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT AND TO FAR TOO THE REAR, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THE RIGHT FRONT POWER REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT MOUNTED SECURELY IN THEIR HOUSINGS AND AS A RESULT THEY VIBRATE. THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN THE LIGHT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DOOR STEPS ARE HIGHER AND FARTHER APART WHICH STRAINS THE DRIVER'S KNEES AND MAKES ENTRY AND EXT FROM THE CAB MORE DIFFICULT. (VOLVO VNL-780 DIESEL). *NM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 VOLVO 780. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 68 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE KEPT DRIVING FORWARD UNTIL IT COLLIDED WITH A MEDIAN AND FINALLY STOPPED. THE ENTIRE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED, INCLUDING THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT AND THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE POLICE IMPOUND YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EVALUATED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY OR MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,707.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
DT: THE CONSUMER HAS A 2004 VOLVO 670 TRACTOR. WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE AIR ROD THAT HELD UP AIR BAGS FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, THE ROD SLIPPED AND FELL, CAUSING THE AIRBAGS DROP. WHEN THE AIRBAGS DROPPED WITH A TRAILER ON THE TRUCK IT CAUSED ALL THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER TO BE CONCENTRATED ON THE REAR OF THE TRUCK DUE TO THE AIRBAGS DROPPING AND LETTING THE REAR OF TRUCK LOWER. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE ROD WORE OUT. THIS WAS THE SIXTH TIME THAT REPAIRS HAD TO BE DONE. ALSO, DEALER ALSO TOLD CONSUMER THAT IF HE DID NOT STOP AND FIX THE ROD WHEN DRIVING IT WILL RUIN THE TRANSMISSION. DEALER STATED THAT THE ORIGINAL ROD WAS TOO SHORT AND THIS CAUSED THE ROD TO POP OUT. MECHANIC AT DEALER STATED THAT HE HAD A LOT OF THIS PROBLEM IN THESE TRUCKS. *AK
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
THE SELF CANCELING TURN SIGNALS DON'T FUNCTION SAFELY DURING TURNING MANEUVERS. *NM STATIONARY SPLASH GUARD MOUNTED OVER THE STEERING TIRES BLOCKED SAFE ACCESS TO THE OUTER WINDSHIELD AND PROHIBITED WINDSHIELD CLEANING. IT TOOK 95 POUNDS OF FORCE TO PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL. THE GEARSHIFT STICK WAS MOUNTED TOO FAR TO THE RIGHT AND TO FAR TOO THE REAR, RELATIVE TO THE LOCATION OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS MOUNTED TOO FAR FORWARD. THE RIGHT FRONT POWER REARVIEW MIRRORS WERE NOT MOUNTED SECURELY IN THEIR HOUSINGS AND AS A RESULT THEY VIBRATE. THE HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WITH THE TILT STEERING COLUMN THE LIGHT WAS HIDDEN BEHIND THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DOOR STEPS ARE HIGHER AND FARTHER APART WHICH STRAINS THE DRIVER'S KNEES AND MAKES ENTRY AND EXT FROM THE CAB MORE DIFFICULT. (VOLVO VNL-780 DIESEL). *NM
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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