MYRModel Year Report

1990 Volvo 240

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1990 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:36:07.314Z

Only 20 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 20 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, 1990 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 1990 1991: 17 complaints 1991 1992: 22 complaints 1993: 14 complaints 1993 1994: 2 complaints 1994
1990: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19822
19836
19845
19854
198612
19876
198810
198917
199020
199117
199222
199314
19942

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing module and 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 VOLVO 240. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE GLASS DOORS OF THE AUTO DEPARTMENT AND THROUGH THE BUILDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141027

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and SERVICE BRAKES

VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970922

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

5 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES

5 of 20 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
SEATS

3 of 20 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

TIRES

1 of 20 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Volvo 240?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Volvo 240 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.