CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Volvo 240 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).
1986 Volvo 240 recalls
Most common 1986 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
What owners report
I OWNED A 1986 240 GL VOLVO 4 DOOR SEDAN. ONE NIGHT LAST MONTH MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME AND WITHIN A BLOCK OF OUR HOUSE SHE NOTICED A FIRE ON THE BACK OF THE CAR. THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS ON FIRE. I CONTACTED VOLVO USA AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER THEY HAD AN "EXPERT" INSPECT OUR CAR. THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME A WRITTEN REPORT. THE EXECUTIVE, JOSEPH ([email protected]) CALLED ME AND LEFT A MESSAGE SAYING THAT WE HAD TOO LARGE OF A FUSE IN THE FUSE BLOCK AND THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. I'VE TRIED REPEATEDLY TO TELL THEM THAT TOO LARGE OF A FUSE DIDN'T CAUSE THE DEAD SHORT FIRE ON OUR TAIL LIGHT. I GOOGLED TAIL LIGHT FIRES ON VOLVO'S AND FOUND SEVERAL PAGES. I'VE HAD TO SCRAP THE
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE PEDAL PROCEEDED TO THE FLOOR AFTER DRIVING AT LEAST 12 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.(NO TIRE INFO GIVEN.(OHIO CRASH TRAFFIC REPORT)*JB
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WIRING HARNESS HAS DETERIORATED. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
1986 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1986 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Volvo 240: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Volvo 240?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Exterior Lighting (4), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 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.