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1988 Volvo 760 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1988 Volvo 760, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Crash sensor failed, air bag will not deploy. Then vehicle began shutting down while in motion, no cause has been determined. At times vehicle will not start and headlights cannot be turned off.”

NHTSA complaint #531366, filed 1998-02

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1989323%
1988113%
1987433%
1986360%

Other parts of the 1988 Volvo 760

Air bags
4 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Volvo 760

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology