1989 Volvo 745 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 Volvo 745 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
09/10/2008 · Electrical system
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLVO 745. WITHIN A MONTH OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE BATTERY DRAINED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL WAL-MART AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH A LARGER SIZED BATTERY WITH HIGHER WATTAGE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER THE REPLACEMENT. THE ALTERNATOR WAS TESTED AT SEVERAL DIFFER…
02/03/2003 · Electrical system
CONDITION EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 96V085000 BUT VOLVO CLAIMS MY VIN NO IS NOT COVERED. MY VEHICLE FALLS WITHIN THE MODEL AND MANUFACTURING DATES COVERED BY THE RECALL. MY CLAIM FOR CORRECTION OF THE PROBLEM WAS REJECTED BY [XXX] SERVICE MANAGER HASSEL VOLVO 79 CEDAR SWAMP ROAD GLEN COVE, N.Y. 11542 THE POSITI…
11/17/2000 · Electrical system · fire
WHILE PARKING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE. OPENED HOOD AND NOTICED FIRE ON BATTERY CABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK