1990 Volvo 760
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1990
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
8 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
On brakes, change from park to reverse vehicle accelerated at high speed, brake not seem to stop, stopped by wall and tree. Dt
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-13
Cruise control activated by itself, it accelerated by itself. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25
Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident. (Other vehicle on 479611)
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25
Power train
3 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The vehicle suddenly accelerated from park to reverse hitting a tree, a curb, and finally stopping in a jacuzzi. Consumer suffered minor injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-24
While vehicle was in reverse gear ,vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed. Resulting in an accident causing injuries to the driver. Please more details.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-06
Air bags
2 of 14 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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Driver rear ended another vehicle and air bag didn't deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-08-21
Service brakes
1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Parking brake
1 of 14 total reports mentions: parking brake.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · 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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1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys
Buy-smart checklist
1990 Volvo 760 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V010000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 91V075000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1990 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 1990 Volvo 760?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo 760 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.