CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Volvo 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
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6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1987 Volvo 240 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1987 Volvo 240.
Most common 1987 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURE PARTS (NON-COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS CRASH AVOIDANCE - STANDARD NO. 108 IN PART 571). THESE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURES (RIGHT AND LEFT) WERE PURCHASED FOR A 1987 VOLVO 240 WAGON. NOTE THESE SAME LAMP FIXTURES ARE USED IN VARIOUS TRUCKS AND RVS. BOTH THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND VERSIONS OF THESE NEW PARTS LACKED MUCH OF THE SILVER REFLECTIVE COATING AROUND THE BULB AREA, SUGGESTING THIS IS RECURRING QUALITY CONTROL PROBLEM. JPEG PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST SHOWING HEADLAMP LIGHT ILLUMINATING THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE UNSILVERED PARTS OF THE REFLECTORS. SO MUCH SILVER COATING IS MISSING FROM THE LEFT SIDE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS DETERIORATING EXPOSING BARE WIRES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
METAL FATIGUE, CAUSING DOOR TO BREAK AWAY FROM HINGE. VOLVO REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCT RELIABILITY. *AK
THE SPEEDOMETER/ ODOMETER FAILED.
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT, ONLY (77,000) MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK
1987 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1987 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1987 Volvo 240 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Volvo 240?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Seat Belts (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Volvo 240 has been fixed?
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