CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Volvo 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (7 reports).
0Recalls
17Owner complaints
7Crashes reported
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1991 Volvo 240 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1991 Volvo 240.
Most common 1991 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
"TAKATA RECALL" UNKNOWN
I JUST SAW ON THE NEWS ABOUT SEATS FALLING BACK DURING ACCIDENT WHEN I WAS HIT BY A TRACTOR-TRAILER IN 2002 TWO VOLVO 240 MY SEAT WENT ALL THE WAY BACK LIKE THE NEWS SHOWED LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN THE REAR SEAT
CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY WARMING UP PRIOR TO DRIVING FOR SCHOOL. AFTER ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES DASH CAUGHT FIRE AND FLAMES WERE COMING FOR HEATER VENTS. USED A GARDEN HOSE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. DASH AND INTERIOR WAS DAMAGED BUY SMOKE, WATER AND FIRE. *NM
WHILE DRIVING AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AUTOMATICALLY AT 10 MPH IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. THERE WAS ALSO A CHEMICAL BURNING SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE, AT 5 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES AND THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR, HIT A CONCRETE WALL, AIRBAG DEPLOYED. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACE SEVERAL TIMES DURING LIFE OF VEHICLE. *AK
1991 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1991 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1991 Volvo 240 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Volvo 240?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (7), Electrical System (4), Vehicle Speed Control (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Volvo 240 has been fixed?
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