MYRModel Year Report

1983 Volvo 240

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1983 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:29.896Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

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 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 6 complaints 1983 6 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 1983: 6 complaints 1983 6 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 1983: 6 complaints 1983 6 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

1983: 6 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

5 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Wiring harness caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-09

Vehicle stalls at low speeds and there are no brakes when this happens. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-12

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and clutch assembly.

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1983 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Volvo 240?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 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.