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Volvo 760Model year report

1986 Volvo 760 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Volvo 760 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1986 Volvo 760. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by seat belts (1) and tires (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 62 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the front underhood and 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the anchorage and 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Recall 87 v 064 000/electrical system wiring harness, front underhood:electrical system have various shortages in instrument panel/ radio, etc; dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle =was not covered under that recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8003127, filed 2002-01

Tires: “I purchased a used Volvo with a virtually new set of firewhawk tires on it. After driving it for about 3 months, I noticed one of the front tires had developed a good sized bulge on the side wall. This was about a year ago. I was concerned and e-mailed the consumer division of firestone about the problem. I described the bulge and gave dimensions including diameter (approximately 2 inches) and the height of the buldge (about 1/2 inch). I asked if it was dangerous to continue driving on this tire and who was responsinble for replacement. I received no reply from firestone. …”

NHTSA complaint #731366, filed 2000-09

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

19961999220002002
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1986 Volvo 760 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 62 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 62 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo 760

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199014131,0002—18—Not enough data
198913—3—18—Not enough data
19888—2———Not enough data
198712—2———Not enough data
19865—3———Not enough data

All Volvo 760 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Volvo 760 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1986 Volvo 760 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1986 Volvo 760 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by seat belts with 1.

Has the 1986 Volvo 760 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.