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Volvo 780Model year report

2004 Volvo 780 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Volvo 780 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Volvo 780. The part named most often is visibility, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “The self canceling turn signals don't function safely during turning maneuvers. Stationary splash guard mounted over the steering tires blocked safe access to the outer windshield and prohibited windshield cleaning. It took 95 pounds of force to press the clutch pedal. The gearshift stick was mounted too far to the right and to far too the rear, relative to the location of the driver's seat. The driver's seat is mounted too far forward. The right front power rearview mirrors were not mounted securely in their housings and as a result they vibrate. …”

NHTSA complaint #10110815, filed 2004-12

Engine cooling: “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 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 81,707 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20042200522017
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 2004 Volvo 780 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. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo 780

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2004529,0000———Not enough data

All Volvo 780 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Volvo 780 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Volvo 780 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Volvo 780 is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2004 Volvo 780 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.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Volvo 780 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 81,707 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.