1989 Volvo 245Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1989 Volvo 245, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2012. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Volvo 245 has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Volvo 245 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 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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What 245 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1989 VOLVO 245 DL. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING DUE TO AN UNKNOWN DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING AND HE COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *JB
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