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1983 Volvo 245Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1983 Volvo 245, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1983 Volvo 245 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
Electrical system10

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

0 recalls

1983 Volvo 245 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

1983 vs. every other 245 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 245 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 245 owners report

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

INSULATION FALLING OFF MAIN WIRING HARNESS IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. SEEKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 837562 · May 6, 1999

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