MYRModel Year Report

1986 Volvo 760

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1986 Volvo 760
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:07:28.661Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 760 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 5 complaints 1986 1987: 12 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 13 complaints 1990: 14 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993
1986: 5 complaints
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YearComplaints
19830
19852
19865
198712
19888
198913
199014
19910
19920
19930

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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EVENFLO CHILD SAFETY SEAT ABLE TO BE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AFTER BEING SECURED IN PLACE DUE TO DESIGN OF VEHICLES SEAT BELT. *DH

NHTSA ODI report, 19960619

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

CRASH FIRE
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DASHBOARD MELTED, AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED CENTER CONSOLE, AND THE SEATS WERE BURNED. THE FIRE STARTED SOME WHERE BY THE FUSES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990804

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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INTERIOR FUSES CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, FORCING IMMEDIATE EVACUATION AND TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF CAR. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPEND TO OTHER OWNERS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990716

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860708 — latches/locks/linkages

THE TAILGATE CHILD LOCK CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE WHEN THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. THE FEATURE TO PREVENT THE TAILGATE FROM BEING OPERATED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STATION WAGON MAY NOT FUNCTIO

Remedy: REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.

Campaign 86V083000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19870608 — electrical system

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

Remedy: RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.

Campaign 87V064000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910513 — seat belts

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BU

Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Campaign 91V075000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Volvo 760 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V083000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V064000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Volvo 760 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Volvo 760?

The most-reported component is tires:sidewall, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Volvo 760 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.