AI DamageVolvo 780: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Volvo 780 across 1 model years: 0 owner complaints and 90 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 |
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2.3 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 1989–1990
- 2.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl 1987–1990
- automatic, 4-speed 1987–1990
Drive: RWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft
- CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built…
- If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes
- Volvo DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- Volvo Chassis - ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Transmission Grinding When Downshifting ; Range Synchronizer (Synchro)…
- Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver…
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P24F600 Or P24F700 - US14+OBD15 Emissions And Newer, Model Year 2016 And Newer
- Expendable Items Parts List
- Diagnostic Trouble Code P200200 - Diagnostic Information; US14+OBD16 And Newer Emissions
- TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.