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1976 Volvo 242Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1976 Volvo 242. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 1979. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1976 Volvo 242 has problems

0 complaints 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

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

5 recalls

1976 Volvo 242 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Show 1 more recall

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.

Best & worst years

1976 vs. every other 242 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 242 median. How we score

'75'76'77'78'83
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated

Own a 1976 242?

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