1999 Volvo 770 electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1999 Volvo 770 — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer experiencing problems with the wiring harness under the dash, which caused a fire, gauges were erratic and cab controller ecu failed. Experienced other electrical problems with the battery which seems to be lasting 15 months. The alternator has been replaced 7 times. Gearbox sensor failed…”
filed Jun 17, 2002
“Consumer has problems with shearing u-bolts which have been replaced three times. The front end pops and creeks on slow speed turns. The front springs needed replacing. The dash has to be replaced every year due to excessive vibration. The window was broken and there are electrical problems due to…”
filed May 14, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other 770 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 770 | 9 | 26% |
| 1998 770 | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Volvo 770
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.