CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Volvo 240 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
0Recalls
14Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
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1993 Volvo 240 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1993 Volvo 240.
Most common 1993 Volvo 240 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 VOLVO 240 STATION WAGON. WHILE WAITING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC TO PASS TO PULL INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH FORCE AND EMITTED A GRAY SUBSTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED INTO THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WEEKS LATER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISING, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA94015 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE93095 (AIR BAGS). IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 94V185000 (AIR BAGS), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AV
DT: CONSUMER STATED THAT A VEHICLE SHE WAS ABOUT TO PURCHASE HAD ODOMETER FRAUD INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS 1993 VOLVO WAGON 240. THE CONSUMER WAS CONSIDERING PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE RAN A CAR FAX ON THE VOLVO. THE CAR FAX SHOWED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS INCREASING. THE ACTUAL MILEAGE WAS INCREASING AND CONSISTENT, COULD TELL THROUGH THE DMV RECORDS. THE LAST MILEAGE SHOWN WAS ON JULY 30, 2004 WITH THE GEORGIA INSPECTION STATION FOR AN EMISSION TEST, THE MILEAGE WAS 298,106 MILES. THE CONSUMER IS POINTING OUT THAT THIS WAS NOT A CLERICAL ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE CAR AND THE MILEAGE, THE MILEAGE WAS SHOWING AS 156,820 MILES. THERE WAS AN INDIVIDUAL THAT WAS ADVERTISING TH
I OWN A 1993 VOLVO 240 SEDAN. I AM SELLING IT AND UPON REMOVING THE "TEMPORARY USE SPARE" TO CLEAN OUT THE TRUNK, I SAW THAT THE TREAD HAS SEPARATED IN A SECTION ABOUT ONE FOOT OF THE CIRCUMPHRENCE. THIS TIRE HAS NEVER BEEN USED, IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN IN THE TRUNK. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES: FIRESTONE TEMPORARY USE ONLY 155R 15 90 Q MADE IN SPAIN DOT F7P7 B2ET 472. *AK
WHILE VEHICLE WAS JUST PASSING THROUGH A TOLL BOOTH CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THEN, STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SHAKE, AND SUDDENLY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO REAR END VEHICLE IN FRONT. BECAUSE OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CONSUMER SUSTAINED FACE AND CHEST INJURIES, AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR ONE WEEK. *AK
THE ORIGINAL PART (VOLVO PART #3536202) HAS 3 HEAT SHIELDS MADE OF ALUMINUM WITH ASBESTOS INSIDE FOR INSULATION. THE HEAT SHIELDS ALLOW WATER TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE DOWNPIPE AND FACILITATE CORROSION. THIS CORROSION ALLOWS PREMATURE CRACKING OF THE WELDS. THE WELD FAILURES ALLOW EXHAUST TO LEAK OUT BEFORE IT LEAVES THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. I PURCHASED A NEW DOWN PIPE FROM VOLVO, IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY HEAT SHIELDS! VOLVO REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAT SHIELDS CAUSING CORROSION, AND CHANGED THE WAY THEY MANUFACTURE THE DOWNPIPE. VOLVO OFFERS NO RECOURSE TO ME.*AK
1993 Volvo 240 questions
Does the 1993 Volvo 240 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1993 Volvo 240 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Volvo 240?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Tires (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Volvo 240 has been fixed?
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