MYRModel Year Report

1988 Volvo 240

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1988 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:15.288Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo 240 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 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 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 20 complaints 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1988: 10 complaints
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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.

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, 20000824

WHEN PLACING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE VEHICLE SURGE INTO REVERSE AT HIGH SPEED. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950626

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

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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, 20080114

TIRES

1 of 10 total reports mentions: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19890628 — DP (closed 19891116)

BRAKE PERFORMANCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports 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 vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Volvo 240 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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