1999 Volvo 770 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 36%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Volvo 770, 36% of the 33 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.
“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“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“The conusmer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined that the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007903, filed 2002-04“Consumer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007900, filed 2002-04“Consumer states that the steering locked up while driving. The dealer has determined the universal joint that allows the steering column to pivot failed. Nlm”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Volvo 770
21 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsExterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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