2006 Volvo 780

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling2
2. Air bags1
3. Steering1

Latest complaints

• Apr 29, 2008CA
  Air bags · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Steering
  Facsimile from senator on behalf of constituent, regarding problems they experienced with their 2006 volvo 780 truck. *kb after leaving the dealership, the consumer discovered the steering wheel was broken. After having the steering wheel problem resolved, the truck broke down and would not…

  Facsimile from senator on behalf of constituent, regarding problems they experienced with their 2006 volvo 780 truck. *kb after leaving the dealership, the consumer discovered the steering wheel was broken. After having the steering wheel problem resolved, the truck broke down and would not start. on another occasion, the air bag deployed for no reason, the truck started to burn gas and the engine began to overheat. The consumer was informed the truck had an exhaust leak, the radiator, turbo and thermostat and the mechanic also attempted to fix the engine. the consumer stated volvo exchanged the truck which was not equivalent to the truck they had. *Jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10249191This is a Technical Journal: 12V Battery Testing Method
• 10241661Complimentary upgrade c00009 description.
• 10241651Rubber cushion
• 10219421Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
• 10213885The Deutronic DBL-1200 is an advanced battery maintainer/charger with the flexibility to be updated as products and repair methods evolve.
• 10213883ICUP/Google Built-In Diagnostic Operations
• 10213882Battery Charger/maintainer requirement
• 10212892Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
• 10212891VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
• 10087107This IS a service product journal : the previously reported issue with vida 2015 and battery testing has been resolved. Vida 2015 battery testing IS the only approved method for producing battery test codes. The use of vida classic or other measuring tools IS not considered acceptable when submitting warranty claims.
• 10030359Volvo: leakage detection diagnostics improvements to remedy dtc's. All models from model years 2003-2008. Diagnostic monitor for the evaporative emission system small leak, has used a software function that calculates leakage based on a pressure inferred from the current consumed by an electric pump that pumps air into the fuel tank system.
• 10027404Volvo vehicles:the root cause for some automatic transmission failures on all make, model and model year volvos, IS glycol contamination from the engine/transmission cooling system.

Every Volvo 780 model year

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