1984 Volvo 240 recalls & complaints

6 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Volvo 240 under individual trim or body names rather than "240", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

6complaints

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Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (2), Fuel system (1), Other (1), Equipment (1), Electrical system (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (6)

01/19/2003 · Fuel system
I WENT TO THE MIDAS AUTO SHOP LOCATED ON 8888 JAMACHA ROAD TO GET MY BRAKE SYSTEM BLED. WHEN I GOT THERE, THE MANAGER, NANCY, SAID THAT I NEEDED TO GET A THOROUGH BRAKE INSPECTION BEFORE GETTING ANYTHING DONE. I CONSENTED, AND SIGNED A CONSENT FORM. NOTE: PRIOR TO GOING TO THE AUTO SHOP, MY CAR WAS IN TOP RUNNING CONDITION, EXCEPT FOR THE BRAKE PROBLEM. AS…

01/06/1997 · Electrical system
FRONT WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

06/05/1996 · Body / structure
BODY RUST.

05/01/1996 · Wheels / tires
MICHELIN TIRE TREAD SEPARATION. *DSH

12/28/1995 · Suspension
DRIVERS FRONT STRUT BROKE. *DSH

12/24/1994 · Body / structure
PANEL UNDER DRIVER SEAT ACCUMULATES WATER, CAUSING FLOOR TO RUST/BOLTS ATTACHED TO SEAT TRACK TO DISCONNECT/SEAT TO FAIL. *SKD

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