1992 Volvo 740 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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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1992 Volvo 740 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Seat belts (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Electrical system (1), Engine (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)
10/11/2000 · Seat belts
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
08/07/2000 · Transmission / drivetrain · fire
GEAR SHIFT ON THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND WITHOUT WARNING THE GEARSHIFT CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
07/14/1999 · Seat belts
THE CAR SEAT FELL COMPLETELY OVER ON ITS SIDE, AFTER MAKING A TURN. POSSIBLE DESIGN FLAW OF THE REAR SEAT BELT WHICH DID NOT SECURE PROPERLY. *YC
10/14/1998 · Electrical system
IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE CAR IS IN DRIVE. THERE IS NO PARKING LOCK WHICH ALLOWS THE CAR TO BE PARKED WITHOUT PUTTING THE CAR IN PARK, AND ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THIS MODEL DOES NOT HAVE A PARKING LOCK. *AK
06/22/1995 · Engine
SHORT BLOCK IS DEFECTIVE, HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE. TT
02/28/1995 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *TW
02/14/1995 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AW
01/24/1995 · Fuel system · fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR PERIOD OF 10 MINUTES, GAS TANK CAUGHT FIRE AIR BURNED. TT