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Volvo 770Model year report

1999 Volvo 770 Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
—no mileage reported
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Volvo 770 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo 770. The part named most often is suspension, with 21 complaints (64% of the total), followed by electrical system (13) and transmission and drivetrain (12). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 26 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Brakes (3), Tires (3), Exterior lighting (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Suspension: “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 2002-05

Electrical system: “Consumer has problems with shearing u-bolts which have been replaced three times. The front end pops and creeks on slow speed turns. The front springs needed replacing. The dash has to be replaced every year due to excessive vibration. The window was broken and there are electrical problems due to bad grounds in the firewall.”

NHTSA complaint #565151, filed 2001-08

Transmission and drivetrain: “Driver states cab is leaning; left rear u-bolts loose; inside tire cupped; vehicle experienced problems with the front springs and cab air ride height, air ride valve leaks, steer axle hub caps leaks; front end wanders, drag links replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #565246, filed 2001-08

Steering: “Steering axle is too heavy for vehicle, causing misalignment. Consumer has been having this problem since date of purchase. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.”

NHTSA complaint #894914, filed 2001-08

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Volvo 770 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 26 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 26 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo 770

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200035—0——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199933—0——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199839—0——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Volvo 770 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Volvo 770 have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1999 Volvo 770 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Volvo 770 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 21 complaints (64% of the total), followed by electrical system with 13.

Has the 1999 Volvo 770 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. 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 28, 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.