MYRModel Year Report

1987 Volvo 240

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1987 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:28.756Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 240 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 6 complaints 1983 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 1994
1987: 6 complaints
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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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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EXPERIENCE SUDDEN ACCELERATION, VEHICLE GOES INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSTION WHEN TURN IGNITION AND PUT INTO DRIVE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950626

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT, ONLY (77,000) MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960910

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE SPEEDOMETER/ ODOMETER FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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DEFECTIVE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURE PARTS (NON-COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS CRASH AVOIDANCE - STANDARD NO. 108 IN PART 571). THESE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP FIXTURES (RIGHT AND LEFT) WERE PURCHASED FOR A 1987 VOLVO 240 WAGON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100413

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890613 — DP (closed 19891018)

FUEL SYSTEM RELIABILITY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Volvo 240?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Volvo 240 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.