2009 VOLVO 780

0 recalls, 5 complaints - 19 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING3
AIR BAGS1
SUSPENSION1
STEERING Jul 14, 2016
Incident date: Jul 4, 2008
UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL UNLESS EXTRA FORCE IS USED. MUST MAKE 2 OR 3 ATEMPS TO TURN WHEELS INORDER TO PARK CAR VERTICALLY OR MAKE A U-TURN. VERY DANGEROUS . IT DOES NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WHERE ON WHERE I AM, FROM AN ALMOST STANDING OR VERY SLOW DRIVING IT IS A MAJOR DANGER. TCITY ST... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
THE CAB LEANS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE VIDEO OF HOW BAD IT IS GOING DOWN THE ROAD.
STEERING Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
THE CAB LEANS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE VIDEO OF HOW BAD IT IS GOING DOWN THE ROAD.
SUSPENSION Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
THE CAB LEANS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE VIDEO OF HOW BAD IT IS GOING DOWN THE ROAD.
STEERING Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Aug 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT LEASED A 2009 VOLVO 780. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TRIED TO TURN RIGHT AND LOST CONTROL. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE CAME TO CHANGE THE DRAG LINKS AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOOP WHERE THE FRON... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 VOLVO 780

19 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
350000 EQUIPMENT2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL1
26745.13.14 Jan 12, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
C00009 Jul 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADE C00009 DESCRIPTION.
TJ3656330 Jun 12, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rubber cushion
TJ3658411 Mar 24, 2023
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Left front LED flickers after turning car off
CBR-2201 Aug 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information a?? August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
KC-145 Aug 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
Special Tools Bu May 12, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
Service Manager May 6, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
Service Manager May 6, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
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-99 Oct 18, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
KC-99 Oct 18, 2021
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
KC-99 Oct 18, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
Service Manager Jun 23, 2020
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
SPJ3070120160419 Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS IS A SERVICE PRODUCT JOURNAL : THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ISSUE WITH VIDA 2015 AND BATTERY TESTING HAS BEEN RESOLVED. VIDA 2015 BATTERY TESTING IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY TEST CODES. THE USE OF VIDA CLASSIC OR OTHER

NHTSA Safety Investigations, VOLVO 780

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

AQ18005 Opened: Oct 22, 2018 , Closed: Aug 4, 2023
AQ, Closed , Model Year: 2011
Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting
On October 22, 2018, an Audit Query (AQ18-005) was opened to assess the completeness and timeliness of Volvo Group's early warning reporting, safety recalls, and communications submissions to the agency.NHTSA's investigation determined that Volvo Group failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion a... Read more
EA05021 Opened: Dec 6, 2005 , Closed: Dec 12, 2006
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999
THROTTLE CONTROL MALFUNCTION
ON NOVEMBER 14, 2006 VOLVO SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT TO NHTSA CONCERNING ETM FAILURES IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2001 VOLVO MODELS (NOT INCLUDING THE S40 AND V40), MY 2002 S60 AND V70 WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINES AND MY 2002 V70S.ACCORDING TO VOLVO, ?A COMBINATION OF THROTTLE PO... Read more

VOLVO 780 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLVO 780 across all model years (1987, 1991).

7 Total Recalls
40 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLVO 780 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2016 0 2 View
2010 0 1 View
2009 (current) 0 5
2006 0 4 View
2005 0 1 View
2004 0 10 View
1999 0 1 View
1991 1 3 View
1990 2 1 View
1989 2 4 View
1988 1 5 View
1987 1 2 View

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