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1987 Volvo 245Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 Volvo 245, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 24, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 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
Vehicle speed control10

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

1 recall

1987 Volvo 245 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.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 88V-064 · Apr 14, 1988 · 34,811 vehicles

Risk. A VOLTAGE DROP WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN ONPOSITION COULD CAUSE ERRATIC CRUISE CONTROL OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1987 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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In owners' words

What 245 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSES BY ITSELF. ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO PUSH IN CLUTCH OR TURN OFF IGNITION. IT ALMOST FEELS LIKE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON. *AK
Complaint 878912 · Jan 24, 2001

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