1989 Volvo 760 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1989 Volvo 760 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (5 reports).

3Recalls
13Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 760?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Volvo 760 recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 91V075May 6, 1991485 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 91V010Jan 8, 199119,286 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 89V183Nov 3, 1989475 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Volvo 760 problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control5
Electrical System3
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Tires2
Seat Belts1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2003-02-05, Tires
FIRESTONE RADIAL SPECIAL SPARE. BELT/TREAD DETACHED FROM TIRE ON 1990 VOLVO 760 TURBO WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. NO DAMAGE OR INJURIES RESULTING FROM MALFUNCTION. TIRE SIZE 155 R15 89Q.
2000-10-20, Tires
THE SPARE TIRE (COMPACT DONUT) HAD EXPLODED WHILE IN TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE. STEEL BELTS WAS STICKING OUT AROUND THE TIRE. TOOK SPARE TIRE TO FIRESTONE & INDICATION WAS THAT TIRE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. WENT TO SALVAGE YARD FOR A VOLVO SPARE TIRE & NONE FOUND DUE TO ALL HAD EXPLODED IN TRUNK. PROBLEM HAD HAPPENED TO OTHER VOLVO DEALER. TIRE SIZE WAS 155/R15 AND DOT # WFP7B2ET428.*AK
2000-09-26, Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE DOES NOT START RIGHT AWAY, ERRATIC STALLING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS DUE TO FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILURE. *ET
2000-03-14, Air Bags
WHILE CUTTING VEHICLE OFF AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT INDICATION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
1999-03-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
INTERMITENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR COMING TO A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

1989 Volvo 760 questions

Does the 1989 Volvo 760 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1989 Volvo 760: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Volvo 760?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (5), Electrical System (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Volvo 760 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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