1992 Volvo 240

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1992 Volvo 240
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:10.789Z

Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
22

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

1992: 22 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

6 of 22 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Had a frontal collision, air bag did not deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-07

Also filed under Power train

In 12:00 position at 30MPH had accident and drivers side airbag did not deploy.due to design of sensor location. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-24

Power train

4 of 22 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and axle assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

3 of 22 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire and sidewall.

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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 Volvo 240 equipped with yokohama avid touring s tires, size: 185/70R14 (Na). While depressing the brake pedal at approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-02-29

Service brakes

2 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Vehicle speed control

2 of 22 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.

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Consumer states while sitting the car will accelerate without warning.*jb consumer stated that during the first incident, the vehicle climbed over the parking lot bumper resulting in damage to left lower control arm, left lower ball joint,...

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-23

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1994-04-20Engineering analysisClosed 1994-10-12 Inadvert. Air bag deploys

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Volvo 240 — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Volvo 240?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Volvo 240 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.