MYRModel Year Report

1991 Volvo 240

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1991 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:18:26.162Z

Only 17 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 17 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, 1991 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
1991: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19822
19836
19845
19854
198612
19876
198810
198917
199020
199117
199222
199314
19942

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

5 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIR BAG UPON IMPACT, RESULTED IN A SEVERLY FRACTURED WRIST AND FOREARM ABRASIONS AND BRUISES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971002

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ANOTHER CAR WAS PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER CAR, VEHICLE HIT A POLE AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970102

DURING HEAD ON COLLISION AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950109

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system.

AIR BAGS

2 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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"TAKATA RECALL" UNKNOWN

NHTSA ODI report, 20180322

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 17 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19931123 — PE (closed 19940420)

INADVER.AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

I 19940420 — EA (closed 19941012)

INADVERT. AIR BAG DEPLOYS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Volvo 240?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 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.