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SuspensionPart report

1999 Volvo 770 Suspension Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
64%of 33 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Volvo 770, 64% of the 33 complaints for this model year.

Example complaints

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

“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

“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

“The u-bolt(s) has been a problem, one of the axles had broken while driving causing the tires to smoke and the shock to hang down. (Volvo replaced all axles and tires) the wiring harness has been a problem as well, the dash lights the circuit braeker frequently.”

NHTSA complaint #565033, filed 2001-08

“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

“Consumer stated that all u-bolts on front axle broke, causing a loss of drivelines, consumer injured his knees, vehicle was aligned and six months later was off again, front axle is too heavy with a fuel tank and driver.”

NHTSA complaint #565239, filed 2001-08

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Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20001749%
19992164%
19981949%

Other parts of the 1999 Volvo 770

Electrical system
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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.

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