MYRModel Year Report

1986 Volvo 740

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1986 Volvo 740
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:20:18.788Z

Only 11 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 11 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 740 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 11 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1987 1988: 16 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 19 complaints 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1995: 1 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2000: 2 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002
1986: 11 complaints
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YearComplaints
198510
198611
198715
198816
198941
199047
199119
19928
19932
19951
19982
20002
20021

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 11 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 11 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
STRUCTURE

1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 11 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT FAILED, BROKE CONSUMER NECK, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960611

POWER TRAIN

1 of 11 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19860708 — latches/locks/linkages

THE TAILGATE CHILD LOCK CAN BE OPENED FROM INSIDE WHEN THE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED. THE FEATURE TO PREVENT THE TAILGATE FROM BEING OPERATED FROM THE INSIDE OF THE STATION WAGON MAY NOT FUNCTIO

Remedy: REPLACE TAILGATE LATCHES.

Campaign 86V083000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19870608 — electrical system

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS COULD CHAFE AGAINST AN AIR CONDITIONING PIPE.

Remedy: RELOCATE WIRING HARNESS AND SECURE WITH A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP.

Campaign 87V064000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890404 — PE (closed 19891121)

FUEL TANK/DRIVESHAFT

R 19900529 — power train

DRIVESHAFT COULD CONTACT THE FUEL TANK AND SCORE AND SCRAPE OUTER SURFACES OF THE TANK AT THE POINT OF CONTACT.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL TANK AND/OR INSTALL PROTECTIVE DEVICE BETWEEN DRIVESHAFT AND THE TANK.

Campaign 89V204000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910513 — seat belts

SAFETY BELTS ARE DESIGNED TO BE ROUTED UNDER A DIAGONAL CROSS BRACE DURING FASTENING. THE INSTRUCTIONAL LABELS FOR THE BELT ROUTING ARE INADEQUATE, AND CAN RESULT IN INADVERTENT RELEASE OF THE BELT BU

Remedy: INSTALL LABELS TO INSTRUCT THE USER IN PROPER SAFETY BELT ROUTING; ALSO REPLACE SAFETY BELT BUCKLES.

Campaign 91V075000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Volvo 740 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 86V083000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V064000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V204000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V075000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 Volvo 740 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 1986 Volvo 740?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Volvo 740 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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