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1982 Volvo DLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1982 Volvo DL, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 1995. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1982 Volvo DL has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1982 Volvo DL 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
1982 vs. every other DL 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 DL median. How we score
'81'82'83'84'85'86'90
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What DL owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TURNED ON IGNITION, SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE WITH FOOT ON BRAKE; VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED BACKWARDS,VERY HIGH SPEED; GAS PEDAL SEEMED TO HAVE STUCK;ACCIDENT
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