Volvo 770 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 107 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Volvo 770 (1998–2000) that have at least 5 complaints. 1998 has the most, with 39. Across all years, the part named most often is suspension (57 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 770 model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35 | — | 0 | 28 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | — | 0 | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 39 | — | 0 | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Suspension57 33%
- Electrical system27 16%
- Transmission and drivetrain24 14%
- Body and structure18 10%
- Engine cooling14 8.1%
- Steering12 7.0%
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)10 5.8%
- Equipment10 5.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1999: “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, consumer noticed fuses missing after possession of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #565357, filed 2002-052000: “The u bolts on the drive axles are undersized and fail prematurely. The front axle of the vehicle is heavy causing premature tire wear. The manufacturer has now made kits for u bolts replacement available to correct the defect, consumer was also informed that the tires had never been balanced which was also causing premature tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #565925, filed 2002-051998: “Clutch pedal would not engage as designed. On several occasions it failed. Twice in traffic and one after coming to a complete stop. Used excessive force to engage, for it would engage after repeated stomping on the clutch pedal. However, the last time it would not engage, I used both feet too engage it, hoping that the for to mentioned would occur, it did not. The entire clutch plate on the fire wall broke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060442, filed 2004-03Other Volvo models
1,531 complaintsVolvo S60
1,263 complaintsVolvo S80
953 complaintsVolvo V70
922 complaintsVolvo XC60
654 complaintsVolvo S70
584 complaintsVolvo 850
566 complaintsVolvo S40
491 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology