1983 VOLVO 240 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 VOLVO 240
The 1983 VOLVO 240 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (2 complaints), Power Trainclutch Assembly (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 VOLVO 240
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 VOLVO 240. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1983 VOLVO 240
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 VOLVO 240. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE INSTALLATION OF THE WIRE HARNESS IS CRUMBLING INTO DUST AND THE WIRES ARE EXPOSED UNDERNEATH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB. CONSUMER STATED THE MAIN POWER FROM ALTERNATOR TO STARTER HAD BAD INSULATION AND MAJOR PORTIONS OF THE COPPER CABLE WERE EXPOSED, VIRTUALLY THE FUEL INJECTION, IGNITION, AND EMISSION CONTROLS WERE IN THE SAME CONDITION, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER SAW SPARKS AT NIGHT WHEN HARNESS WAS AGITATED.*JB
IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE CABLE CAUSED THE CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. YH
IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE CABLE CAUSED THE CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. YH
IMPROPER DESIGN OF THE CABLE CAUSED THE CLUTCH CABLE TO FAIL. YH
I NEED RECALL #84V017000 DATED 03/84 ON THIS 1983 VOLVO GLT PLEASE. I WANT TO BE ABLE TO READ THE RECALL VERBATIM THAT WAS PUBLISHED RE:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ALTERNATOR;REGULATOR;STARTER. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HELP TO ME ON THIS MATTER.
Safety Rating for the 1983 VOLVO 240
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 VOLVO 240 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 VOLVO 240
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 VOLVO 240
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 240
- 1980 VOLVO 240 — 1 complaint
- 1982 VOLVO 240 — 2 complaints
- 1983 VOLVO 240 (current)
- 1984 VOLVO 240 — 5 complaints
- 1985 VOLVO 240 — 8 complaints
- 1986 VOLVO 240 — 29 complaints
- 1987 VOLVO 240 — 8 complaints
- 1988 VOLVO 240 — 12 complaints
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