1989 VOLVO 240 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
2 Crashes 1 Fire
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 VOLVO 240
The 1989 VOLVO 240 has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 VOLVO 240
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 VOLVO 240. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 VOLVO 240
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 VOLVO 240. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controllinkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLVO 240 DL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DIFFERENTIAL FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION NEAR THE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1989 VOLVO 240 DL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GASKETS OF THE WALKER PART NUMBER 35145 EXHAUST RUBBER INSULATOR HANGERS FOR THE REAR MUFFLER HAD CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLVO 240. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE GPH TIRES, SIZE P195/65/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SOUND WAS SIMILAR TO A FLAPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN PERFORMING DIFFERENTLY. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS LISTED FOR HER PARTICULAR TIRE SIZE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE P195/60/R15 SIZE TIRE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 16,000.
NEED NEW BLOWER MOTOR FAN AND FAN WHEEL INSTALLED. SEE NHTSA ITEM #SB015770, SB019152
PROBLEMS WITH SLIPPING/NO REVERSE. SEE NHTSA ITEM # SB028389 &SB025086. ALSO REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ATRATB143 ISSUED NOV. 1992.
Safety Rating for the 1989 VOLVO 240
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 VOLVO 240 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 VOLVO 240
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 VOLVO 240
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 240
- 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
- 1989 VOLVO 240 (current)
- 1990 VOLVO 240 — 26 complaints
- 1991 VOLVO 240 — 19 complaints
- 1992 VOLVO 240 — 29 complaints
- 1993 VOLVO 240 — 16 complaints
- 1994 VOLVO 240 — 2 complaints
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