1983 Volvo DLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1983 Volvo DL, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1983 Volvo DL has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1983 Volvo DL recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1983 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
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- Caution
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What DL owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS FAILED. INSULATION CRUMBLED OFF OF WIRES CAUSING WIRES TO SHORT OUT. EFFECTS INCLUDED STARTER ENGAGING AT ROAD SPEED CAUSING PART FAILURE, VEHICLE WOULD CEASE RUNNING AT ROAD SPEEDS AND FAIL TO RESTART.
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