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…
1987 Volvo 740Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1987 Volvo 740, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 10, 2002. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1987 Volvo 740 has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1987 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
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A SMALL LEAK COULD DEVELOP WHICH COULD, IN THE PRESENCEOF AN IGNITION SOURCE, RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
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 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WIRING HARNESS INSULATION IS NOT ADEQUATELY RATED FOR THE TEMPERTURE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CUT COMPLETELY OFF WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
LEFT EMISSION STATION & RADIO DIED; PULLED OVER & LOOKED UNDER HOOD & NOTICED SMOKE & AIR CONDITIONER LINES WERE HOT; TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED PROBLEM W/ELECTRIC WIRE HARNESS HAD SHORTED OUT; VEHICLE BURNED 2ND TIME WHILE AT DEALER. (RECALL #87V064000). *AK
OWNER STATES THAT AFTER EXITING HIS VEHICLE AND REMOVING THE KEY THE ENGINE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN, OWNER STATES THAT VEHICLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Own a 1987 740?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.