MYRModel Year Report

1984 Volvo 240

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1984 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:46:49.473Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

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 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1985: 4 complaints 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 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 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 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 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

1984: 5 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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Michelin tire tread separation.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-01

Suspension

1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing macpherson strut.

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Drivers front strut broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-07

Structure

1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.

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Body rust.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-10

Fuel system, other

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, other, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

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I went to the midas auto shop located on 8888 jamacha road to get my brake system bled. When I got there, the manager, nancy, said that I needed to get a thorough brake inspection before getting anything done. I consented, and signed a consent form.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-19

Electrical system

1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

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

Is the 1984 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 1984 Volvo 240?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 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.