1992 VOLVO 740 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 VOLVO 740
The 1992 VOLVO 740 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 VOLVO 740
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 VOLVO 740. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1992 VOLVO 740
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 VOLVO 740. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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
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
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
SHORT BLOCK IS DEFECTIVE, HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE. TT
Safety Rating for the 1992 VOLVO 740
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 VOLVO 740 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 VOLVO 740
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1992 VOLVO 740. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CAMP/59 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MODIFICATION OF REX/REGINA. *TW
CAMP/59 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REPLACEMENT OF PRESSURE SWITCHES AND WIRING HARNESS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 VOLVO 740
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO 740
- 1987 VOLVO 740 — 16 complaints
- 1988 VOLVO 740 — 16 complaints
- 1989 VOLVO 740 — 50 complaints
- 1990 VOLVO 740 — 55 complaints
- 1991 VOLVO 740 — 24 complaints
- 1992 VOLVO 740 (current)
- 1993 VOLVO 740 — 2 complaints
- 1995 VOLVO 740 — 1 complaint
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