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).
1989 Volvo 760 recalls
Most common 1989 Volvo 760 problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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.
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
VEHICLE DOES NOT START RIGHT AWAY, ERRATIC STALLING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS DUE TO FUEL PUMP RELAY FAILURE. *ET
WHILE CUTTING VEHICLE OFF AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT INDICATION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
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.