MYRModel Year Report

1988 Volvo 240

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1988 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:23.540Z

Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

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 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 17 complaints 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 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 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 1988: 10 complaints 1988 10 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1992 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994

1988: 10 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

3 of 10 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1988 Volvo 240. The vehicle has goodyear integrity, size 175/70R13 tires. Six months after purchasing new tires, they deflated. The contact returned to where she purchased the tires to have them inflated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-14

Vehicle speed control

2 of 10 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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When shifted into reverse, car suddenly accelerated into neighbor's driveway, into their garage, causing vehicle and property damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-24

When placing automatic transmission into reverse vehicle surge into reverse at high speed. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-26

Service brakes

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 10 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASHINJURY
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I was driving to work and it was dark and foggy. I was going slowly around a curve, at the speed limit about 20MPH, and a teenage driver, driving alone without a permit drove through a yield sign from the right directly into my path.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-22

Power train

1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-06-28Defect petitionClosed 1989-11-16 Brake performance

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Volvo 240?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 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.