CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Volvo 240 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
1Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Volvo 240 recalls
Most common 1985 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
FOLLOWING MULTIPLE BREAKDOWNS FAILED INSULATION ON EXPOSED ELECTRICAL WIRES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND ALTERNATOR WERE FOUND. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH COULD LEAD TO FIRE AND HAVE TAKEN THE CAR OFF THE ROAD PENDING REPAIR. I SEARCHED GOOGLE FOR VOLVO BAD WIRING AND CAME UP WITH MANY HITS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SAFETY RELATED DESIGN FAULT RELATED TO THE TYPE OF WIRE USED ONLY IN CERTAIN YEARS IN THE EARLY 1980'S. EARLIER AND LATER CARS SEEM TO BE OK. IT SEEMS THE WIRE IS NOT HEAT RESISTENT.
POOR WIRE INSULATION FOR ENGINE WIRE HARNESS CRUMBLES AWAY.
WHILE BACKING OUT, WITH FOOT APPLIED TO BRAKE, WITHOUT PRESSING GAS, SUDDENLY ENGINE SURGED THEN ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL, HITTING A HOUSE, IN REVERSE. *AK
RADIATOR FAILURE.
1985 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1985 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Volvo 240: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Volvo 240?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Volvo 240 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.