1986 Volvo 760 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1986 Volvo 760 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Wheels / tires (1), Seat belts (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
01/29/2002 · Electrical system
RECALL 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
09/13/2000 · Wheels / tires
I PURCHASED A USED VOLVO WITH A VIRTUALLY NEW SET OF FIREWHAWK TIRES ON IT. AFTER DRIVING IT FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS, I NOTICED ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES HAD DEVELOPED A GOOD SIZED BULGE ON THE SIDE WALL. THIS WAS ABOUT A YEAR AGO. I WAS CONCERNED AND E-MAILED THE CONSUMER DIVISION OF FIRESTONE ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I DESCRIBED THE BULGE AND GAVE DIMENSIONS INCLUDING…
08/04/1999 · Electrical system · crash · fire
DASHBOARD MELTED, AND WINDSHIELD CRACKED CENTER CONSOLE, AND THE SEATS WERE BURNED. THE FIRE STARTED SOME WHERE BY THE FUSES. *AK
07/16/1999 · Electrical system · fire
INTERIOR FUSES CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING, FORCING IMMEDIATE EVACUATION AND TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF CAR. THIS SAME FAILURE HAS HAPPEND TO OTHER OWNERS. *AK
03/16/1996 · Seat belts
EVENFLO CHILD SAFETY SEAT ABLE TO BE MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE AFTER BEING SECURED IN PLACE DUE TO DESIGN OF VEHICLES SEAT BELT. *DH