Menu

1976 Volvo 240Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1976 Volvo 240, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Volvo 240 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1976 Volvo 240 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1976 vs. every other 240 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 240 median. How we score

'75'76'80'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 240 owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MILEAGES APPROXIMATE, GOT RID OF THE UNSAFE VEHICLE. VOLVO STILL BUILDS THAT UNSAFE MCPHERSON STRUT DESIGN, I BELIEVE.*AK
Complaint 744213 · Apr 17, 2001

Own a 1976 240?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.