no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SAFETY BELT MISUSE COULD CAUSE THE SEAT OCCUPANT TO FACE GREATER RISK OF INJURY IN A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF AN INADVERTENT…
1985 Volvo 740Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1985 Volvo 740, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1985 Volvo 740 has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Steering
1Structure
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1985 Volvo 740 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
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. A SHORT CIRCUIT AND MALFUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRICALSYSTEM, AS WELL AS CHARRING OF THE WIRING INSULATION, COULD RESULT.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
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
1985 vs. every other 740 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 740 median. How we score
'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'95'98'00'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 740 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT WIRING HARNESS FAILED. *AK
WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. *AK
VEHICLE WAS IN IDLE POSITION, CHANGED FROM PARK TO DRIVE, VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION RPMS UNKNOWN, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. *AK
Own a 1985 740?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.