1999 VOLVO 770
0 recalls — 110 complaints — 43 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
110 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 24 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| TIRES | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 22, 2010
Incident date: Aug 2, 2010
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
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Apr 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE U BOLT FELLOFF. CONSUMER DID NOT NOTICE THIS UNTIL A WEEK AFTER WHEN HE WAS HAVING OIL CHANGED IN VEHICLE.*AK
SUSPENSION
Jul 19, 2002
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE FIVE (5) SETS OF STEER TIRES, ALSO THE BOLTS BROKE OFF. *JG
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2002
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE CRANK CASE CRACKED. *JG
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS FAULTY. *JG
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jul 19, 2002
VEHICLE'S CLUTCH PLATE FELL OUT WHILE IN MOTION. ALSO CONSUMER REPLACED THE WHOLE DRIVE TRAIN. *JG
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Jul 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATED TWO (2) FUEL INJECTORS WENT OUT. *JG
STEERING
Jun 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GEARBOX SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 17, 2002
THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HAS FAILED MANY TIMES. *TT
SUSPENSION
Jun 17, 2002
THE CAB HAS BEEN ALIGNED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. 4 SETS OF NEW STEER TIRES WHICH ONLY LAST ABOUT 60,000 MILES. THE FRONT HUB SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED FIVE TIMES. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 17, 2002
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jun 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE, THE AIR PIPE WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST, CAUSING IT TO BURN OUT, VEHICLE GETS POOR FUEL ECONOMY, 2 TOP TANKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *TT
POWER TRAIN
Jun 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE WAS PLAY IN THE DRIVE SHAFT. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THERE WERE AIR LEAKS AT THE GEAR STICK SPLITTER. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2002
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH, WHICH CAUSED A FIRE, GAUGES WERE ERRATIC AND CAB CONTROLLER ECU FAILED. EXPERIENCED OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE BATTERY WHICH SEEMS TO BE LASTING 15 MONTHS. THE ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 7 TIMES. GEARBOX SENSOR FAILED... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jun 17, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXHIBITING PROBLEMS WITH THE STARTER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE FOR REPAIR. *JG
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jun 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ABS FAILED. *TT
STRUCTURE
Jun 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL CAUSED THE TRAILER TO TIP OVER BREAKING THE SIDE FAIRING. *TT
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHEN THE SPRING BROKE, THE TIRE FELL OFF THE TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK.*YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIRENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR. *TT
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES U-BOLTS BROKE ON FRONT AND REAR AXLES, POSSIBLY CAUSING PREMATURE STEER TIRE WEAR. *TT
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Jun 12, 2002
ABS SYSTEM IS SLOW TO REACT. *JG
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2002
THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING DASH BOARD PROBLEMS. *YH
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE SHIFT LEVER IS IN THE WRONG SPOT. *YH
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2002
THE VEHICLE'S FRONT END IS OVER WEIGHT. *YH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 12, 2002
VEHICLES DASH HAS BEEN REPLACED A COUPLE OF TIMES. *JG
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jun 12, 2002
THE CLUTCH EXPERIENCED VIBRATION AND WAS REPLACED. *JG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ALSO WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
SUSPENSION
Jun 12, 2002
THE SPRINGS ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. *JG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ALSO WITH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE DASH. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jun 7, 2002
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED. *JG
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
May 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT REFRIGERATOR BURNED OUT. *YD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
May 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BEARINGS ARE LOOSE. *YD
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 21, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING DRIVELINE PROBLEMS, TRANSMISSION GRINDS. *YD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
May 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT HOOD LATCH WON'T STAY LATCHED. *YD
SUSPENSION
May 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT AXLE POPS WHEN TURNING. *YD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
May 21, 2002
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING WIRING PROBLEMS IN THE DASH. *YD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
May 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT TURBO WENT OUT AND ALSO EXPERIENCED 3 AIR TO AIR COOLER PROBLEM. *YD
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
May 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WINDOW CRANK FELL OFF. *YD
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2001
AIR LEAKS; AIR DRYER PURGES TOO LONG, DRYER NEVER REBUILT. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 5, 2001
EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAKING; GASKETS REPLACED. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Feb 5, 2001
DRIVER CAN SMELL COOLANT, FOUND AND TIGHTENED LOOSE COOLANT HOSE; MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE, FAN STAT SOLENOID REPLACED. *TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Jul 5, 2001
DRIVER STATES RIGHT WASHER DOES NOT SQUIRT, DEALER REPLACED BAD WASHING NOZZLE. *TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
Incident date: May 12, 2001
DRIVER STATES TRANSMISSION IS OVERHEATING, NO PROBLEM FOUND; CLUTCH VIBRATION UNDER POWER, CLUTCH SERVIO BOOT TORN; FOUND CLEVIS AND LEVER WORN, REPLACED LEVER. *TT
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR U-BOLTS BROKE, THE DRIVER ALMOST WRECKED AND KNOCKED A PLACE IN THE PAVEMENT WHERE THE AXLE CAME DOWN.*JB
SUSPENSION
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS WITH SHEARING U-BOLTS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT END POPS AND CREEKS ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. THE FRONT SPRINGS NEEDED REPLACING. THE DASH HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE WINDOW WAS BROKEN AND THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS WITH SHEARING U-BOLTS WHICH HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FRONT END POPS AND CREEKS ON SLOW SPEED TURNS. THE FRONT SPRINGS NEEDED REPLACING. THE DASH HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY YEAR DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THE WINDOW WAS BROKEN AND THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS DUE ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER HAS A BLOWN OUT WINDHSIELD. *TT CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MOON ROOF CRACKED. *YH
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER HAS A BLOWN OUT WINDHSIELD. *TT CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MOON ROOF CRACKED. *YH
STEERING
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WHEEL OCCASIONALLY LOCKS WHILE VEHICLE IS STEERING, CONSUMER MUST APPLY GREAT FORCE TO RETURN WHEEL.*JB
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 VOLVO 770
43 manufacturer communications from 25 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2 |
| 080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
KC-405
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation -
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2112
Jun 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2143
Jun 21, 2022
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-2119
Jun 21, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2028
Jun 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
020000 SUSPENSION
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-2174
Jun 15, 2022
010000 STEERING
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-435
Jun 7, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-732
Jun 6, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-2116
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2107
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-2165
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171
Jun 3, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-726
May 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-726
May 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-2107
May 26, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-639
May 17, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-639
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-660
May 17, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-660
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-650
May 17, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-650
May 17, 2022
117210 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-649
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-649
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-647
May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-647
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-642
May 17, 2022
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-642
May 17, 2022
061610 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-640
May 17, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-640
May 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-639
May 17, 2022
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-636
May 16, 2022
119211 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER:SOFTWARE
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-636
May 16, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-784
Mar 23, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
356EN01
Feb 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
Service Manager
Feb 3, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-392
Jan 19, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
NHTSA Safety Investigations — VOLVO 770
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP01005
Opened: Aug 9, 2001 — Closed: Oct 3, 2001
MULTIPLE DEFECTS
ALLEGE THAT THE WIA MODEL INSTRUMENT PANEL AND BLOWER FAN MALFUNCTION AND THE 770 VNL STEERING DIFFICULTIES AND INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTION
VOLVO 770 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the VOLVO 770 across all model years.
0
Total Recalls
309
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths