Volvo 780 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Volvo 780 (2004–2004) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 29,000 | 0 | 31 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)2 22%
- Transmission and drivetrain1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Seats1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “Engine pressure blew the fuel filter off of the truck. Consumer was traveling at 20 MPH. The filter blew onto the road, and across the road. . Fuel filter exploded off engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10101263, filed 2004-11, 15,000 milesOther 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