Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 Volvo 780 peaked in 1998, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 Volvo 780
Coupe, gasoline, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Feb 6, 1998 to Feb 6, 1998.
Recall campaigns covering this model year229k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Below the median 1990 coupe
Severity index100.01990 coupes average 16.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 1990 Volvo 780 name seats
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1990 Volvo 780
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97V-166 | Sep 22, 1997 | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles | Electrical system | 9,684 | Part replacement |
| 91V-010 | Jan 8, 1991 | If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist… | Fuel system | 19,286 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 Volvo 780
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 6, 1998Failure Dec 12, 1997Columbia, MDSeat heater/coolerFire
SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING FIRE .
NHTSA complaint 530084
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- EA94015 Engineering analysis, Airbags
INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS
Opened Apr 20, 1994, closed Oct 12, 1994 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
65 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- Service Manager Feb 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS) - 356EN01 Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App - ST-001-2020-09-1 Sep 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - ST-001-2020-06-2 Jul 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - ST-001-2020-01-2 Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - TJ31946.1.2-2019 Nov 19, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in … - TJ31946.1.1-2019 Nov 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Swapping control modules from vehicle to vehicle for diagnostics should be avoided. Swapping control modules may result in consequential damage to the swapped control module and in certain cases several other control modules in … - SMB00-006-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes. - SMB00-438-2019-1 Nov 9, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments - ST-001-2019-10-1 Oct 17, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI… - SMB00-006-2017-0 May 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes. - SMB00-071-2017-0 May 10, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Descripition of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines. - ST-160-2017-02-2 Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dice Tool bulletin explaining the offer. - SMB00-003-2017-0 Feb 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Service Scheduling system enhancements. Improving Service Action/Recall scheduling. - SMB00-199-2017-0 Jan 14, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: The online bookstore, www.volvotechinfo.com, serves Volvo Retailers, employees, Independent Repairers and customers throughout the United States and Canada by providing easy order-access to service, parts and owners? lite… - ST-001-2017-02-2 Mar 3, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Special Tool List - PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 9, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. - PB77-017-2016-12 Dec 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. - TJ19245.1.10-201 Mar 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America… - ST-111A-2017-02- Feb 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information - SMB00 438 2019-0 Aug 23, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Technician Skillset Requirments - SMB00 108 2019-0 Aug 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the… - SMB00 108C 2019- Aug 15, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Retailers should only use a Volvo part number on claims for items purchased directly from Volvo. Failure to follow this policy will result in claim adjustments. Warranty reimbursement rates and quantity limits for the parts listed, with the exception of the… - SMB00 006 2019-0 Aug 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes. - SMB00-071-2018-0 May 11, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines. - SPJ34864 2 0-201 Jun 5, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Product Journal: Information Notice. We process the personal data that you provide in connection with the creation of your VIDA account. The purpose of our processing is to administer your VIDA account (from registration to eventual termin… - PB77-006-2019-05 May 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers - SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada - SMB00-006-2018-0 Mar 7, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes. - SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender. - SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 29, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada - SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender. - ST-002-2018-08-1 Aug 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier - ST-227-2018-08-1 Aug 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Road Force wheel balancing is the proper tool for diagnosing and repairing such issues and all of our retailers need to be prepared for these issues. - TJ34013-1-2-2018 Aug 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle Key Not Found - SMB00-006C-2018- Mar 20, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Software Installation Policy changes - Canada - PB77-006-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers - PB00-013-2019-02 Feb 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Parts Bulletin: Hazmat Return Transportation Documentation and requirements - TJ28941-4-0-2019 Feb 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation from external sources, either of these two documents should be filled in and atta… - SMB00-437-2019-0 Feb 13, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Volvo Special Tool Warranty Coverage and Claims Process - ST-001-2018-11-2 Dec 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - SMB88-001A-2018- Dec 14, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender. - SMB00-071 May 4, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Description of Goodwill Policy and Guidelines. - ST002 Jul 18, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Service Manager Bulletin. This bulletin is a list of equipment recommended by Volvo to it's dealer or any shop maintaining or repairing Volvo's. The equipment can be provided by Volvo's equipment supplier - TJ19245114 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America… - PB77-006 May 19, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers - PB77-017 May 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. - SMB88-001A May 17, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin is a service manager bulletin. Seat Belt Extender. - ST-111A Nov 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information - ST-111A Nov 4, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
MIDTRONICS PSC-550S and PSC-700 VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY information - TJ19245114 May 1, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VOLVO CARS SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Vehicle type and platform identification REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : United States and Canada TJ 19245 Technical Service PARTNER : ISSUE DATE : 3 US 7510 Volvo Cars North America… - SMB00-325-2017-0 Jun 8, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI… - ST-001-2017-10-0 Oct 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - ST-001-2017-10-0 Oct 11, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Mandatory Tool List bulletin: Volvo mandatory Special Tools are necessary for technicians to properly diagnose and repair Volvo cars. They are used in development of Volvo labor operations and repair methods, and promote safety and quality repairs in a time… - SMB00-325-2017-1 Oct 18, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Manager Bulletin TITLE : Service Action Notification Re - Mails GROUP : NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET : Product Safety & Compliance United States and Canada 00 325 REFERENCE BULLETINS : DATE : SMB00 - 323 and SMB00 - 323A YEAR MONTH DAY SERVI… - SPJ3176020 Jul 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This document is a Service Product Journal: Memory used for VIDA is not fully optimized and below examples of symptoms might therefore occur. VIDA will run slow after some time. VIDA might freeze. Certain operations might stop working. In order to release … - PB77-017-2017-06 Jun 28, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This is a Parts Bulletin: Wheel Cross Reference, used to assist in identifying the correct spare replacement wheel, by stamping, name and size. - PB77-006 May 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Winter Wheel Applications including rim sizes, steel wheel parts numbers and wheel cover part numbers - SMB00-325 Jun 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.