1989 Volvo 760
Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 13 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 13 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
4 of 13 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Vehicle was parked in idle position put into drive vehicle went into open throttle position impact 12:00 position hitting the garage and going into the house.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-25
Electrical system
3 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.
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Vehicle caught on fire for no apparent reason while parked in the driveway. Vehicle was parked for about 3 hours before fire started. Fire inspector stated that fire was electrical related. The vehicle was totalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-08-31
Tires
2 of 13 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire.
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Firestone radial special spare. Belt/tread detached from tire on 1990 Volvo 760 turbo while vehicle was in motion. No damage or injuries resulting from malfunction. Tire size 155 R15 89Q.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-05
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 13 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.
Seat belts
1 of 13 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1991-03-01Fuel system, gasoline91V010000 If conditions of high ambient temperature, overfilling of the fuel tank, and insufficient torque on the sending unit lock ring exist simultaneously, fuel seepage may occur from the top of the tank.
Remedy: Retorque sending unit lock ring; replace lock ring gasket if fuel seepage is detected. Note: the only 940 model subject to this recall is the 940SE.
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1991-05-13Seat belts91V075000 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…
Remedy: Install labels to instruct the user in proper safety belt routing; also replace safety belt buckles.
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Date not on fileEquipment89V183000 Tire information labels on the door and the information in the owners manual do not apply to the full size original equipment tire and wheel that was substituted for the "Space-saver" Emergency use only spare tire.
Remedy: Install labels provided that refer to the full-size tires.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Volvo 760 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 89V183000 · Equipment
- Recall 91V010000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 91V075000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 Volvo 760?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Volvo 760 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.