1999 Volvo 770: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 33 complaints (57.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 24.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 3.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 3.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 19 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 |
| Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
Suspension: 19; Electrical System: 5; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 5; Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint: 5; Unknown Or Other: 4; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 3; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Steering: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 33 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2001: 13; 2002: 18; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10357554 · 2010-09-22 (September 22, 2010)
1999 VOLVO 770, ENTERING THE OHIO TURNPIKE, THE RIGHT SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR OPENED AS UNIT 1 WAS MOVING FORWARD AND STRUCK THE TOLL BOOTH CAUSING DAMAGE. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0451-91)*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10357554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 553680 · 2000-04-05 (April 5, 2000)
CONSUMER STATES FRONT AXLE IS OVERWEIGHT.*YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 553680 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559995 · 2001-03-01 (March 1, 2001)
THE FRONT AXLE WEIGHT EXCEEDS FAWR: WEIGHT LISTED AS 11,620 LBS MAX AS PER LABEL ON THE DOOR, WITH 1/4 TANK OF FUEL, WEIGHT IS 12,220 LBS. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559995 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 561931 · 2001-07-09 (July 9, 2001)
FAWR 12,349. RECEIVED RECALL TO REPLACE TIRES AND RIMS. CURRENTLY HAS KELLY 285/75R24.5 ON VEH SINGLE MAX LOAD 6175, 5TH WHEEL ASSY HAS BEEN MOVED. BLEW A LEFT FRONT STEER TIRE AND IT DID A COUPLE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE, HE THINKS HE MAY HAVE HIT SOMETHING, REPLACED 3 SETS OF STEER TIRES FOR A CUPPING PROBLEM THE GEN SET WAS ADDED AFTER SALE BY THE DEALER. ALWAYS EXCEEDS 12,600 ON BRONT STEER PLUS HAS TO RUN AFT OF ZERO OR CENTER ON KINGBIN JUST TO GET WEIGHT DOWN CLOSE TO 12000 BU CANT GET UNDER. THIS GEN SET WITH THE LOCATION DO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 561931 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565033 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
THE U-BOLT(S) HAS BEEN A PROBLEM, ONE OF THE AXLES HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE TIRES TO SMOKE AND THE SHOCK TO HANG DOWN. (VOLVO REPLACED ALL AXLES AND TIRES) THE WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM AS WELL, THE DASH LIGHTS THE CIRCUIT BRAEKER FREQUENTLY. *TT *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565052 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
THE VEHICLE MAKES GRINDING NOISES IN THE EATON TRANSMISSION, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565052 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565151 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING U-BOLT PROBLEMS. HAD THEM REPLACED 3 TIMES. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 565172 · 2001-08-15 (August 15, 2001)
CONSUMER HAS A BLOWN OUT WINDHSIELD. *TT CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MOON ROOF CRACKED. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 565172 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.