1990 Volvo 760

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1990 Volvo 760
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:06:29.694Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1990: 14 complaints

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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.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20021113

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479611) *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED BY ITSELF, IT ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

POWER TRAIN

3 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH INJURY

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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. *JG

NHTSA ODI report, 20030124

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. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021106

AIR BAGS

2 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY

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DRIVER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950821

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 14 total reports mentions: parking brake.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910301 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 91V010000 — 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

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Volvo 760 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 91V010000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.

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