CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Volvo 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (5 reports).
0Recalls
17Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
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1989 Volvo 240 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1989 Volvo 240.
Most common 1989 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLVO 240 DL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DIFFERENTIAL FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS CORROSION NEAR THE REAR AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL COVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1989 VOLVO 240 DL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GASKETS OF THE WALKER PART NUMBER 35145 EXHAUST RUBBER INSULATOR HANGERS FOR THE REAR MUFFLER HAD CRACKED AND DISINTEGRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 VOLVO 240. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE GPH TIRES, SIZE P195/65/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SOUND WAS SIMILAR TO A FLAPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN PERFORMING DIFFERENTLY. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS SHREDDED AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS LISTED FOR HER PARTICULAR TIRE SIZE; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE P195/60/R15 SIZE TIRE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 16,000.
NEED NEW BLOWER MOTOR FAN AND FAN WHEEL INSTALLED. SEE NHTSA ITEM #SB015770, SB019152
REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTED. SEE NHTSA ITEM #SB023184,SB028386, SB028388, SB036283,SB019139, SB026140,SB028385. ALSO REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 225913X ISSUED FEB. 1995.
1989 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1989 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1989 Volvo 240 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Volvo 240?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (5), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.