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1987 Volvo 760 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 1987 Volvo 760 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

13

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1987 compare to other 760 years?

760 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1987 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, 1987 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1987 Volvo 760 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System431%
Engine323%
Speed Control215%
Suspension18%
Other18%
Airbags18%
Seats18%

Does the 1987 Volvo 760 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

91V075000Seat BeltsMay 6, 1991 · 485 units

Defect

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.

87V064000Electrical SystemMay 11, 1987 · 106,602 units

Defect

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

Consequence

A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.

Remedy

RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DROVE VEHICLE AT SPEED 25MPH, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, RPMS UNKNOWN, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, IN FOR REPAIR FAILURE UNKNOWN. *AK”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 20, 1996 · crash

“DRIVING 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”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 8, 1995 · crash

1987 Volvo 760 — common questions

Is the 1987 Volvo 760 reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 1987 760 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 1987 Volvo 760 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1987 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.