NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Volvo 770 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1999 Volvo 770 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 32 owner complaints are on file.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Volvo 770.
1999 Volvo 770 owner complaints
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Volvo 770, describing incidents dated January 1, 2001 to August 2, 2010.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 13 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 32 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 32 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10357554 · Filed
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
ODI #9005102 · Filed
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.
ODI #8018478 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE U BOLT FELLOFF. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTICE THIS UNTIL A WEEK AFTER WHEN HE WAS HAVING OIL CHANGED IN VEHICLE.*AK
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1999 Volvo 770 in 4 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA02-021: FRONT SUSPENSION U-BOLTS LOOSEN OR BREAK
Closed November 6, 2003
- Preliminary Evaluation PE01-042: STEERING AXLE U-BOLT
Closed September 6, 2002
- Preliminary Evaluation PE01-041: STEERING GEARBOX OR U-JOINT
Closed June 14, 2002
- Preliminary Evaluation PE01-040: SLEEPER BERTH FIRES
Closed March 26, 2002
Check your 1999 Volvo 770 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Volvo 770 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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