1987 Volvo 760 recalls & complaints

13 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

13complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Volvo 760 under individual trim or body names rather than "760", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

13complaints

4crashes

1fires

5injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (4), Engine (3), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Unknown Or Other (1), Suspension (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

02/03/1999 · Electrical system
WIRE FROM BATTERY RAN HOT, CAUSING SMOKE AND WIRES TO MELT.

09/30/1998 · Unknown Or Other
CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE DIFFERENT BUMPER HEIGHTS AND THE HEIGHT OF HEADLIGHTS.

03/14/1998 · Electrical system
VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN. IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND KEY REMOVED.

02/13/1998 · Suspension
SUSPENSION BUSHINGS ARE RUBBER AND THEY ROT OUT DUE TO SALT AND HARD DRIVING.

02/13/1998 · Electrical system
WIRING HARNESS SHORTS OUT.

02/13/1998 · Seats · fire
DRIVER SEAT WARMER CAUGHT FIRE. FRONT INTERIOR WAS SOON ENGULFED IN FLAMES.

01/12/1998 · Electrical system
THEN ENGINE DIES AND WILL OCCASIONALLY RESTARTS.

01/12/1998 · Engine
THE ENGINE DIED AND WOULD OCCASIONALLY RESTART.

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