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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…
1989 Volvo 740Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 41 owner complaints about the 1989 Volvo 740, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Volvo 740 has problems
41 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling6 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Equipment
2Power train
1Seats
1Service brakes
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 6 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1989 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.
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
1989 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
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Volvo 740, and the recalls they led to.
- BATTERY CABLE SHORTLed to recall 96V-085
In owners' words
What 740 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH VOLVOVILLE USA FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 96V08500 FOR DATE BELOW. SHOWED UP ON TIME AND PROVIDED VIN # FOR VEHICLE THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM VOLVOVILLE (AS A NEW CAR BY MY WIFE PENNIE WILFONG ) AND ALL OTHER DATA REQUESTED BY SERVICE WRITER. I STATED I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN ANY…
CAR WAS SITTING FOR OVER TWO HOURS AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK CONSUMER STATES SHE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL AFTER SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO FILE A COMPLAINT.*JB
#PE96-019; BIG BATTERY CABLE WAS FRAYED BECAUSE IT SHORTED OUT BETWEEN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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