Volvo 770 Problems by Year

We compared every Volvo 770 model year from 1998–2000 using 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No 770 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

3model years
107complaints
0recalls
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Complaints by model year

199819992000393335
Owner complaints per model year, Volvo 770. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200035typical—SuspensionAverage
199933typical—SuspensionAverage
1998391.2×—SuspensionAverage

* Complaints compared with the median 770 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Volvo 770 problems

  • Suspensionworst: 1999
    5753%
  • Electrical systemworst: 1999
    2725%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 1999
    2422%
  • Body & structureworst: 1998
    1817%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2000
    1413%
  • Steeringworst: 1999
    1211%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 1998
    1110%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 1999
    109%
  • Brakesworst: 2000
    109%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 1998
    87%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 1999
    87%
  • Other / not specified
    66%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2000
    44%
  • Lightsworst: 2000
    44%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 1998
    22%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 1998
    22%
  • Seatsworst: 1998
    22%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Volvo 770 should you avoid?

None of the Volvo 770 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Volvo 770 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the suspension (57), electrical system (27) and transmission & drivetrain (24). Suspension complaints peak in the 1999 model year.

How many recalls has the Volvo 770 had?

0 recalls across 1998–2000.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.