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1983 Volvo 760 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1983 Volvo 760 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 1983 compare to other 760 years?

760 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1983 highlighted16 complaints1983: 0 complaints1985: 2 complaints1986: 5 complaints1987: 13 complaints1988: 10 complaints1989: 15 complaints1990: 16 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints
760 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1983 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1983 Volvo 760 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

84V018000BrakesFebruary 22, 1984 · 5,800 units

Defect

THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH MAY HAVE COMPONENTS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. BRAKE FLUID MAY SEEP FROM THE SWITCH WITHOUT TRIGGERING THE BRAKE WARNING SWITCH.

Remedy

O RINGS AND END PLUGS ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPLACED.

1983 Volvo 760 — common questions

Is the 1983 Volvo 760 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1983 Volvo 760 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1983 Volvo 760. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.