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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1998 Volvo 770 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 39 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Volvo 770, 3% of the 39 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.

“When slowing down hood detached from latches. Found hood release cable not adjusted and causing latches at engine compartment not living up with strikes on hood.”

NHTSA complaint #554367, filed 2000-09

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199913%
199813%

Other parts of the 1998 Volvo 770

Suspension
19 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Volvo 770

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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