MYRModel Year Report

1987 Volvo 240

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1987 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:17.556Z

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
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 6 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1987: 6 complaints 1987 6 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 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 6 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 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 12 complaints 1986 1987: 6 complaints 1987 6 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

1987: 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.

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, 1995-06-26

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor.

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Driver's seat belt does not retract, only (77,000) miles on vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-10

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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The speedometer/ odometer failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27

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, 2010-04-13

Also filed under Equipment

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-06-13Defect petitionClosed 1989-10-18 Fuel system reliability

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.