1985 Volvo 744Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1985 Volvo 744, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1985 Volvo 744 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
Seat belts10

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

1 recall

1985 Volvo 744 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

Recall 88V-166 · Oct 18, 1988 · 69,917 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE DRIVESHAFT FROM THETRANSMISSION AND DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SELECTOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 744 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 744 median. How we score

'85'86'87'88'89
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 744 owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RELEASE. WITH VEHICLE STOPPED DRIVER REQUIRED SEVERAL MINUTES TO WRIGGLE FREE OF BELT. IN CIRCUMSTANCES REQUIRING QUICK EXIT FROM VEHICLE THIS WOULD BE A DEADLY FAILURE. *AK
Complaint 523285 · Feb 9, 1998

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