1988 Volvo 780 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Volvo 780 recalls

Most common 1988 Volvo 780 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Tires	1
Visibility	1
Electrical System	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2006-01-17, Visibility
DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE SHE BEGAN HAVING NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW MODULE AND THE TAIL LIGHT BULBS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHT DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE BULB HOUSING ASSEMBLIES WERE REPLACED. NOW THE CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB

2006-01-05, Tires
UPON ENTERING MY VEHICLE I NOTICED A LARGE BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL OF THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. THE DECISION TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE HOME WAS MADE AND WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A PAVED ROAD THE FULDA ASSURO TIRE BLEW OUT IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE HAS BEEN NO EXPLANATION FOR THE BUBBLE IN THE TIRE ALTHOUGH THE TIRES WERE OBSERVED TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION TWO DAYS PRIOR. *NM

1995-11-21, Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, RESULTING IN CRASHING INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. TT *JB

1988 Volvo 780 questions

Does the 1988 Volvo 780 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Volvo 780: Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Volvo 780?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (1), Tires (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Volvo 780 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.