1983 Volvo 240Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 1983 Volvo 240, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1983 Volvo 240 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1983 Volvo 240 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1983 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
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What 240 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE INSTALLATION OF THE WIRE HARNESS IS CRUMBLING INTO DUST AND THE WIRES ARE EXPOSED UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB. CONSUMER STATED THE MAIN POWER FROM ALTERNATOR TO STARTER HAD BAD INSULATION AND MAJOR PORTIONS OF THE COPPER CABLE WERE EXPOSED,…
I NEED RECALL #84V017000 DATED 03/84 ON THIS 1983 VOLVO GLT PLEASE. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE RECALL VERBATIM THAT WAS PUBLISHED RE:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ALTERNATOR;REGULATOR;STARTER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HELP TO ME ON THIS MATTER.
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