MYRModel Year Report

1982 Volvo 240

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1982 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:56:05.881Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 6 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1982 2 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994

1982: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19822
19836
19845
19854
198612
19876
198810
198917
199020
199117
199222
199314
19942

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Tire separated on the right rear of the vehicle and ripped through the fender well and locked the right rear wheel. (Yokohama GS4 1857014)

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-01

Structure

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing bumpers.

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During minor collision vehicle was damaged due to bumper's differnece in the height.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-10-20

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1982 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1982 Volvo 240 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 Volvo 240?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 Volvo 240 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.