1990 Volvo 760: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
14 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
131,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Vehicle Speed Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 14 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 42.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 7.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 7.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Parking Brake: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 3; 1996: 2; 1997: 1; 1998: 1; 1999: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Vehicle Speed Control leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10004024 · 2003-01-24 (January 24, 2003)
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM PARK TO REVERSE HITTING A TREE, A CURB, AND FINALLY STOPPING IN A JACUZZI. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004024 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10050538 · 2003-12-15 (December 15, 2003)
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK FUEL SPILLED OUT. RECALL 91V010000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS MODEL/MAKE/YEAR; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10050538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10429979 · 2011-10-12 (October 12, 2011)
ON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NO…
Owner-reported narrative. 143,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10429979 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 489061 · 1995-03-28 (March 28, 1995)
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479611) *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 489061 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504594 · 1996-05-20 (May 20, 1996)
VEHICLE SURGED TWICE. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504594 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 515237 · 1997-02-28 (February 28, 1997)
SEPARATION OF PARKING BRAKE PAD AND SHOE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT 30-35 MPH.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 515237 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 538731 · 1998-07-24 (July 24, 1998)
VEHICLE THRUSTED FORWARD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE BEFORE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 538731 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 769366 · 2002-11-06 (November 6, 2002)
ON BRAKES, CHANGE FROM PARK TO REVERSE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, BRAKE NOT SEEM TO STOP, STOPPED BY WALL AND TREE. DT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 769366 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
91V010000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 1991-01-08 (January 8, 1991)
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.
Consequence: FUEL SEEPAGE COULD RESULT IN FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANIGNITION SOURCE.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗91V075000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Reported: 1991-05-06 (May 6, 1991)
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 BUCKLE.
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE SAFETY BELT OCCURRED.
Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
14 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 1983 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 216.7%ODI 807301DROVE VEHICLE AT SPEED 25MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, IN FOR REPAIR FAILURE UNKNOWN. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 430.8%ODI 537627CAR WENT INTO SUDDEN, UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. ACCELERATION WAS SO STRONG IT COULD NOT BE OVERCOME BY THE BRAKES. ACCELERATOR CABLE TORE AWAY FROM THE BACK OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. | 857.1%ODI 10429979 · 143,000 miON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NO… |
| Air Bags | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 450.0%ODI 478364NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. "DUP: SEE 956682". | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3%ODI 985003DRIVING VEHICLE, COMING OUT OF SIDE STREET, ANOTHER VEHICLE, W/OUT LIGHTS ON, APPEARED, VOLVO HIT VEHICLE BROADSIDE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 858479WHILE CUTTING VEHICLE OFF AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT INDICATION. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML | 214.3%ODI 842566WHILE DRIVING AT10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 321.4%ODI 10004024THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FROM PARK TO REVERSE HITTING A TREE, A CURB, AND FINALLY STOPPING IN A JACUZZI. CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. *JG |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 8003127RECALL 87 V 064 000/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS, FRONT UNDERHOOD:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAVE VARIOUS SHORTAGES IN INSTRUMENT PANEL/ RADIO, ETC; DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE =WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK | 216.7% | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3% | 112.5% | 17.7%ODI 829476INTERMITENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR COMING TO A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 18.3%ODI 532817VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT DOWN. IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND KEY REMOVED. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 966375THE CUTS OFF AT 45-50 MILES AN HOUR WHILE DRIVING AND HAVE TO WHAT TO RESTART. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 120.0%ODI 708715INTERIOR FUSES CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, FORCING IMMEDIATE EVACUATION AND TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF CAR. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPEND TO OTHER OWNERS. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 17.7%ODI 829476INTERMITENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR COMING TO A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | Too few reports for a range | 143,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10429979 · 143,000 miON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NO… |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Too few reports for a range | 143,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10429979 · 143,000 miON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NO… |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | Too few reports for a range | 119,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10050538 · 119,000 miWHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK FUEL SPILLED OUT. RECALL 91V010000 WAS ISSUED ON THIS MODEL/MAKE/YEAR; HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
1989: 0 complaints · 1990: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Air Bags:Frontal | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | Parking Brake | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | — | 1ODI 10429979 · 143,000 miON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NO… | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1ODI 10429979 · 143,000 miON MONDAY NIGHT (AROUND MIDNIGHT) OCTOBER 10, 2011 I WAS TAKING MY HUSBAND FOR A ROUTINE VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STROKE RELATED PROBLEMS AND IN NORMAL FASHION, I STARTED MY CAR, PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE (NOT THE ACCELERATOR) AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AND DIDN'T STOP UNTIL WE WERE INSIDE MY NEIGHBORS HOUSE, STOPPED ONLY BY THE INTERIOR WALL OF HIS HOME. WE WENT BACKWARDS THROUGH HIS FRONT GATE, HIS EXTERIOR WALL AND ENDED UP COMPLETELY INSIDE HIS DEN/GAME ROOM. I WAS NO… | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 842566WHILE DRIVING AT10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 842566WHILE DRIVING AT10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD, AND CONSUMER HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.