1983 VOLVO 242 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1983 VOLVO 242
The 1983 VOLVO 242 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1983 VOLVO 242
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 VOLVO 242. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1983 VOLVO 242
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1983 VOLVO 242. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
POSSIBLE STRUT BRACKET OR HOUSING SNAPPED CAUSING THE BODY TO FALL ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE CUTTING TIRE SEVERELY.
Safety Rating for the 1983 VOLVO 242
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1983 VOLVO 242 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1983 VOLVO 242
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1983 VOLVO 242
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 242
- 1978 VOLVO 242 — 0 complaints
- 1983 VOLVO 242 (current)
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