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1992 Volvo 245Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1992 Volvo 245, most often about the visibility. 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 problem1Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 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
Visibility10

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

1 recall

1992 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.

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

1992 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 visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WIPER ARMS SECURED AT BASE BY NUT DOESN'T HAVE LOCK WASHER NUT BACKS OFF. RESULTING IN WIPER BLADES INTERLOCKING AND DESTROYING THEMSELVES. TT
Complaint 961345 · Mar 7, 1995

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