1985 Volvo 240 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (2), Engine (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
04/29/2004 · Electrical system
FOLLOWING MULTIPLE BREAKDOWNS FAILED INSULATION ON EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND ALTERNATOR WERE FOUND. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO FIRE AND HAVE TAKEN THE CAR OFF THE ROAD PENDING REPAIR. I SEARCHED GOOGLE FOR VOLVO BAD WIRING AND CAME UP WITH MANY HITS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A…
05/14/1998 · Electrical system
POOR WIRE INSULATION FOR ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CRUMBLES AWAY.
03/19/1996 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
WHILE BACKING OUT, WITH FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE, WITHOUT PRESSING GAS, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A HOUSE, IN REVERSE. *AK
07/13/1995 · Engine
RADIATOR FAILURE.
07/13/1995 · Brakes
REPLACED BRAKE PAD.
07/13/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
07/13/1995 · Engine
TURBO-CHARGER FAILURE.
07/13/1995 · Brakes
REPLACED BRAKE ROTOR.