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1990 Volvo 745Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1990 Volvo 745, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Volvo 745 has problems

3 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Equipment10
Structure10
Visibility10

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

0 recalls

1990 Volvo 745 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other 745 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 745 median. How we score

'85'86'87'88'89'90'92'93
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 745 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILEDRIVING 45-50MPH ENGINE STALLED OUT FOR NO REASON. HAD NO WARNING. WAS HARD TO CONTROL POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT COULD NOT FIX IT. PROBLEM GETTING WORSE. ALSO,WINDSHIELD WIPER PUMP FAILED TO DISPENSE LIQUID FOR…
Complaint 847010 · Sep 7, 1999

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